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

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students

2. Fort Walton Beach High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1620 Students

3. Crestview High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2315 Students

4. Choctawhatchee Senior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students

5. Destin High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

A+

SchoolGrade

97%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students

2. C. W. Ruckel Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1136 Students

3. Destin Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 846 Students

4. Clifford Meigs Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students

5. Shoal River Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 927 Students

6. W. C. Pryor Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 976 Students

2. Lula J. Edge Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students

3. Antioch Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1016 Students

4. Kenwood Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students

5. Riverside Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

17,314

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

47%

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

A-

11.35 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.15 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

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

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,500 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Destin, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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