Best Schools in Okaloosa County, FL
Okaloosa County, FL has 63 public schools (12 high, 8 middle, 28 elementary) serving 35,716 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Okaloosa County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Okaloosa County, FL
The top high schools in Okaloosa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 334 Students
2. Niceville Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
3. Destin High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 470 Students
4. Fort Walton Beach High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1620 Students
5. Crestview High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2315 Students
6. Choctawhatchee Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students
7. Crestview Youth Academy (non Secure)
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Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 20 Students
8. Okaloosa Regional Detention
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Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 11 Students
9. Okaloosa Youth Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 57 Students
10. Crestview Youth Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 30 Students
Best Middle Schools in Okaloosa County, FL
The top middle schools in Okaloosa County, 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
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Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1136 Students
3. Destin Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 846 Students
4. Shoal River Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 927 Students
5. Davidson Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1149 Students
6. Clifford Meigs Middle School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students
7. Max Bruner Junior Middle School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students
8. W. C. Pryor Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 709 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Okaloosa County, FL
The top elementary schools in Okaloosa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liza Jackson Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 971 Students
2. James E Plew Elementary School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 829 Students
3. Bluewater Elementary School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 930 Students
4. Destin Elementary School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 976 Students
5. Lula J. Edge Elementary School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
6. Florosa Elementary School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
7. Walker Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 864 Students
8. Antioch Elementary School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1016 Students
9. Eglin Elementary School
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Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 460 Students
10. Addie R. Lewis School
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Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 693 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Okaloosa County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Okaloosa County, FL has a total population of 211,668 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Okaloosa County, 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 Okaloosa County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Okaloosa County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Okaloosa County, 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 Okaloosa County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Okaloosa County, FL
How many schools are in Okaloosa County, FL?
Okaloosa County, FL has 63 public schools: 12 high schools, 8 middle schools and 28 elementary schools, serving 35,716 students in total.
How do schools in Okaloosa County perform on state tests?
On average, 63 schools in Okaloosa County score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Okaloosa County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Okaloosa County?
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: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Okaloosa County
10 places in Okaloosa County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Fort Walton Beach (14)
- Crestview (11)
- Niceville (6)
- Destin (3)
- Shalimar (3)
- Mary Esther (2)
- Valparaiso (2)
- Baker (1)
- Eglin Afb (1)
- Laurel Hill (1)
School districts (1)
- Okaloosa (45 schools)