For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,915 students in Gulf County, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 113 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Gulf County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gulf County, FL are Port St. Joe High School, Port St. Joe Elementary School and Wewahitchka Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gulf County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Gulf County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gulf County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port St. Joe High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Shark Dr
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8251
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8251
Gr: 6-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Port St. Joe Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2201 Long Ave
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-1221
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-1221
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Wewahitchka Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
514 E River Rd
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-2476
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-2476
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Wewahitchka High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Gator Cir
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-2228
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-2228
Gr: 6-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
150 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8256
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8256
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Prek Ese
Special Education School
150 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-6940
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-6940
Gr: PK-11 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Gulf County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gulf County Superintendent's Office Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6150 Middle School Road
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-825
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-825
Gr: PK | 2 students
191 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-3211
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-3211
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
190 Alligator Alley
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-6840
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gulf County, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Gulf County, FL include Port St. Joe High School, Port St. Joe Elementary School and Wewahitchka Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gulf County?
7 public schools are located in Gulf County.
What percentage of students in Gulf County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Gulf County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gulf County?
Gulf County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gulf County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gulf County include: Wewahitchka High School vs. Port St. Joe High School, Port St. Joe High School vs. Wewahitchka High School, Wewahitchka Elementary School vs. Port St. Joe Elementary School
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