Best Schools in Okeechobee County, FL
Okeechobee County, FL has 28 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 15,535 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Okeechobee County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Okeechobee County, FL
The top high schools in Okeechobee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Avon Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students
2. Sebring High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1809 Students
3. Lake Placid High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
4. Okeechobee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okeechobee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1692 Students
5. Moore Haven Middle High School.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glades • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 501 Students
6. Tantie
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okeechobee • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 53 Students
Best Middle Schools in Okeechobee County, FL
The top middle schools in Okeechobee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sebring Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students
2. Yearling Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okeechobee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students
3. Lake Placid Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
4. Avon Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 638 Students
5. Osceola Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okeechobee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Okeechobee County, FL
The top elementary schools in Okeechobee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students
2. Woodlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 794 Students
3. Lake Country Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 685 Students
4. Moore Haven Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glades • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
5. South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okeechobee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 573 Students
6. Everglades Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okeechobee • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 760 Students
7. Seminole Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okeechobee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
8. North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okeechobee • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 576 Students
9. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okeechobee • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
10. Peace Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peace Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 81 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Okeechobee County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Okeechobee County, FL has a total population of 39,644 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Okeechobee County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Okeechobee County, FL
How many schools are in Okeechobee County, FL?
Okeechobee County, FL has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 15,535 students in total.
How do schools in Okeechobee County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Okeechobee County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Okeechobee County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Okeechobee 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: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Okeechobee County
1 places in Okeechobee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Okeechobee (11)
School districts (1)
- Okeechobee (11 schools)