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Best Schools in Destin, FL
Destin, FL has 18 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 18,577 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Destin exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Destin, FL
The top high schools in Destin, 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. Destin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 470 Students
3. Fort Walton Beach High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1620 Students
4. Crestview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2315 Students
5. Choctawhatchee Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students
Best Middle Schools in Destin, FL
The top middle schools in Destin, 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. C. W. Ruckel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1136 Students
3. Destin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 846 Students
4. Shoal River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 927 Students
5. W. C. Pryor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 709 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Destin, FL
The top elementary schools in Destin, 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. Northwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 828 Students
5. Riverside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 947 Students
6. Kenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 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.
Questions About Schools in Destin, FL
How many schools are in Destin, FL?
Destin, FL has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 18,577 students in total.
How do schools in Destin perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Destin score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Destin exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Destin?
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: 67%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Destin
3 of 3 schools in Destin carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Destin. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.