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Best Schools in 32579, FL
32579, FL has 13 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 10,387 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 32579 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 32579, FL
The top high schools in 32579, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Niceville Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
2. Choctawhatchee Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students
Best Middle Schools in 32579, FL
The top middle schools in 32579, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Okaloosa Stemm Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students
2. Clifford Meigs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students
3. W. C. Pryor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 709 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 32579, FL
The top elementary schools in 32579, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Destin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 976 Students
2. Lula J. Edge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
3. Antioch Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1016 Students
4. Shalimar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 614 Students
5. Kenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
6. Elliott Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 597 Students
7. Longwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 32579, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
32579, FL has a total population of 10,468 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 32579, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 32579, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 32579, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 32579, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 32579, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 32579, FL
How many schools are in 32579, FL?
32579, FL has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,387 students in total.
How do schools in 32579 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 32579 score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 32579 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 32579?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations