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Best Wakulla County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,134 students in Wakulla County, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 210 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Wakulla County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wakulla County, FL are Riversink Elementary School, Wakulla Middle School and Shadeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakulla County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Wakulla County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Wakulla County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riversink Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530 Lonnie Raker Ln
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-2664
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Wakulla Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22 Jean Dr
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-7143
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Shadeville Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45 Warrior Way
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-7155
Gr: K-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Crawfordville Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
379 Arran Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-3641
Gr: K-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Riversprings Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Spring Creek Hwy
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Medart Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2558 Coastal Hwy
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 962-4881
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Wakulla Institute
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
126 High Dr
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0100
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Wakulla County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
69 Arran Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Gr: K-12
Rank: #99.
Wakulla High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3237 Coastal Hwy
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-7125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,369 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Wakulla Coast Charter School Of Arts Science & Technology
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
48 Shell Island Road
Saint Marks, FL 32355
(850) 925-6344
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative High School Program
Alternative School
69 Arran Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
District Pre-k Programs
87 Andrew J Hargrett Sr Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-8111
Gr: PK | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Teen Parent Pk Child Care Program
69 Arran Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Wakulla Virtual Franchise
69 Arran Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wakulla Virtual School
69 Arran Road
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wakulla County, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Wakulla County, FL include Riversink Elementary School, Wakulla Middle School and Shadeville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wakulla County?
15 public schools are located in Wakulla County.
What percentage of students in Wakulla County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Wakulla County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wakulla County?
Wakulla County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wakulla County are often viewed compared to one another?

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