High Schools in Washington

The data set provided information on two high schools located in Washington, Florida: Chipley High School and Vernon High School. While both schools serve a predominantly white student population, Chipley High School appears to be the higher-performing school overall, with a higher statewide ranking, better test scores, and a slightly higher graduation rate compared to Vernon High School.

However, both schools face challenges in improving student proficiency, particularly in math, as they have relatively low proficiency rates in core subjects like Algebra 1 and Geometry compared to the state and district averages. Additionally, Vernon High School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (57.85%) compared to Chipley High School (46.43%), indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, which may be a significant factor in the school's lower academic outcomes.

The data also suggests that the higher spending per student at Vernon High School does not seem to translate into better academic performance, and the school's higher chronic absenteeism rate (33.6%) compared to Chipley High School (24.1%) may also be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance. Overall, the insights highlight the importance of addressing socioeconomic disparities and improving academic proficiency, particularly in math, for both high schools in the Washington, Florida area.