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WAKULLA

Florida · Public School District
15
Schools
5,156
Students
$10,709
Per-Pupil Spend
-25% nat'l
42.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-10pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

WAKULLA is a public school district in Florida serving 5,156 students across 15 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,709 is below the national average for a US public school district. 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
RIVERSPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08549
WAKULLA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08486
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM09–120
WAKULLA HIGH SCHOOL09–121,418
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,709-25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
25%
State
59.6%
Local (property tax)
24.6%
Federal
15.8%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
5,156
Students
43%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score—
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 15 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,709, spending is 25% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WAKULLA?
WAKULLA has 15 public schools, serving a total of 5,156 students.
What is the graduation rate for WAKULLA?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WAKULLA spend per student?
WAKULLA spends $10,709 per pupil — 25% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WAKULLA?
43% of students in WAKULLA qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WAKULLA?
Yes — 1 of the 15 schools in WAKULLA is a charter school.
What grade levels does WAKULLA serve?
WAKULLA serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.