Best Schools in Destin, FL
Destin, FL has a total of 18 schools including 5 high schools, 8 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 17,314 students attend Destin, FL schools. On average, schools in Destin score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Destin greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Destin, FL
Destin, FL has 5 high schools with 8,121 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Destin score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Destin greatly exceed expectations.
1. Niceville Senior High School
SchoolGrade
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
2. Fort Walton Beach High School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1620 Students
3. Crestview High School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2315 Students
4. Choctawhatchee Senior High School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students
5. Destin High School
SchoolGrade
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Okaloosa • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 470 Students
Best Middle Schools in Destin, FL
Destin, FL has 8 middle schools with 5,173 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Destin score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Destin greatly exceed expectations.
1. Okaloosa Stemm Center
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students
2. C. W. Ruckel Middle School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1136 Students
3. Destin Middle School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 846 Students
4. Clifford Meigs Middle School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students
5. Shoal River Middle School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 927 Students
6. W. C. Pryor Middle School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 709 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Destin, FL
Destin, FL has 5 elementary schools with 4,020 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Destin score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Destin greatly exceed expectations.
1. Destin Elementary School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 976 Students
2. Lula J. Edge Elementary School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
3. Antioch Elementary School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1016 Students
4. Kenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
5. Riverside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 947 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Destin, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Destin, FL has a total population of 19,183 with 19% 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 Destin, 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 Destin, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Destin, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Destin, 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 Destin, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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