Public schools in Chipley, FL
7 open public schools with an address in Chipley, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,998
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
2 virtual
An overview of Chipley public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Chipley, FL: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,998 students, an average of 285 per school. The largest campus is Kate M. Smith Elementary School (933 students).
Every listed school belongs to Washington. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 39% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Chipley
Elementary schools in Chipley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate M. Smith Elementary School Washington | KG–05 | 933 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Chipley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roulhac Middle School Washington | 06–08 | 414 | 16:1 |
High schools in Chipley
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipley High School Washington | 09–12 | 563 | 20.1:1 | |
| Washington Institute for Specialized Education Washington · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Chipley
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) Washington · Special Education School | PK–12 | 64 | 8:1 | |
| Washington Virtual Franchise Washington · Virtual | KG–12 | 17 | — | |
| Washington Virtual Instruction Program Washington · Virtual | KG–12 | 7 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.1%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black15.9%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Chipley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,998 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Chipley
How many public schools are in Chipley, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Chipley: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 1,998 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Chipley?
All listed public schools with an address in Chipley belong to Washington. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Chipley?
Chipley High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Chipley, with 563 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Chipley?
No school with an address in Chipley is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Florida.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Chipley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Chipley public schools is 15.5:1, lower than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Chipley guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities