Vernon High School is located at 3232 Moss Hill Road in Vernon, Florida. It is one of two high schools in the Washington County School District. The current Vernon High School on Moss Hill Road was completed for fall of 2006 classes. It features wireless computer networking and a 325-seat auditorium.
Serving 331 students in grades 9-12, Vernon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Vernon High School's student population of 331 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Royal blue, Orange
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Vernon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vernon High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2581 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
37%
Black
12%
21%
White
76%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Vernon High School's ranking?
Vernon High School is ranked #2581 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Vernon High School often compared to?
Vernon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chipley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vernon High School?
The graduation rate of Vernon High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vernon High School?
331 students attend Vernon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Vernon High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vernon High School?
Vernon High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vernon High School offer ?
Vernon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vernon High School part of?
Vernon High School is part of Washington School District.
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