For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 915 students in Gulf County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gulf County, FL are Port St. Joe High School and Wewahitchka High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gulf County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Gulf County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gulf County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port St. Joe High School
(Math: 55% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 381 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-6940
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-6940
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: PK-7
| 19 students
Gulf County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2853 Long Ave
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-1744
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-1744
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: PK
| 2 students
191 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-3211
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-3211
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
190 Alligator Alley
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-6840
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gulf County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gulf County, FL include Port St. Joe High School and Wewahitchka High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gulf County?
4 public middle schools are located in Gulf County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gulf County?
Gulf County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Gulf County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gulf County include: Wewahitchka High School vs. Port St. Joe High School, Port St. Joe High School vs. Wewahitchka High School
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