Top Rankings
Okaloosa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 52 public schools serving 32,426 students in Okaloosa School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Okaloosa School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
52 Schools
4,272 Schools
# Students
32,426 Students
2,871,617 Students
# Teachers
1,734 Teachers
155,327 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Okaloosa School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 73 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.70
# American Indian Students
108 Students
7,127 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
561 Students
82,684 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,931 Students
1,067,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
37%
# Black Students
3,426 Students
599,852 Students
% Black Students
11%
21%
# White Students
20,069 Students
988,678 Students
% White Students
62%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
137 Students
4,961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,194 Students
120,797 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
466
65,492
# Students in K Grade:
2,321
195,805
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,413
204,872
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,397
211,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,592
217,908
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,540
214,300
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,259
205,644
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,453
210,929
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,547
223,117
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,455
218,377
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,752
233,011
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,629
236,046
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,385
221,011
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,217
213,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,045 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,512 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$358 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$341 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,045
$11,962
Spending / Student
$10,512
$11,615
Best Okaloosa School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
379 Edge Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4120
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4120
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Perry Ave Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Grades: 3-10
| 137 students
Rank: #33.
Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Grades: 9-12
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Bluewater Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4545 Range Rd
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4240
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4240
Grades: PK-5
| 914 students
Rank: #55.
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1123 Hospital Road
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Grades: K-8
| 977 students
Rank: #66.
James E Plew Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 Pine Ave
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4100
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 820 students
Rank: #77.
Eglin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Gaffney Rd
Eglin Afb, FL 32542
(850) 833-4320
Eglin Afb, FL 32542
(850) 833-4320
Grades: PK-4
| 429 students
Rank: #88.
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Partin Dr N
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4142
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4142
Grades: 6-8
| 1,054 students
Rank: #99.
Destin Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
630 Kelly St
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 833-4360
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 833-4360
Grades: PK-4
| 933 students
Rank: #1010.
Antioch Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4700 Whitehurst Ln
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7540
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7540
Grades: PK-5
| 965 students
Rank: #1111.
Destin Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4608 Legendary Marina Dr
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 833-7655
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 833-7655
Grades: 5-8
| 851 students
Rank: #1212.
Lula J. Edge Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Highway 85 N
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4138
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4138
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #1313.
Niceville Senior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 John Sims Pkwy E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4114
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4114
Grades: 9-12
| 1,998 students
Rank: #1414.
Addie R. Lewis School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Mississippi Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4130
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4130
Grades: PK-8
| 677 students
Rank: #1515.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 4th Ave
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7252
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7252
Grades: PK-5
| 840 students
Rank: #1616.
Florosa Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 W Highway 98
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 833-4381
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 833-4381
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #1717.
Destin High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4325 Commons Drive
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 424-1664
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 424-1664
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #1818.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Eagle St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3570
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3570
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #1919.
Fort Walton Beach High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,558 students
Rank: #2020.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3400 E Redstone Ave
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7203
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7203
Grades: PK-5
| 991 students
Rank: #2121.
Shalimar Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1350 Joe Martin Cir
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 833-4339
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 833-4339
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #2222.
Davidson Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6261 Old Bethel Rd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7500
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,154 students
Rank: #2323.
Baker School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1369 14th St
Baker, FL 32531
(850) 689-7279
Baker, FL 32531
(850) 689-7279
Grades: PK-12
| 1,461 students
Rank: #2424.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2988 Stillwell Blvd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7220
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7220
Grades: PK-5
| 848 students
Rank: #2525.
Crestview High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 N Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7177
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7177
Grades: 9-12
| 2,397 students
Rank: #2626.
Shoal River Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 E Redstone Ave
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7229
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7229
Grades: 6-8
| 895 students
Rank: #2727.
Laurel Hill School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8078 4th St
Laurel Hill, FL 32567
(850) 652-4111
Laurel Hill, FL 32567
(850) 652-4111
Grades: PK-12
| 463 students
Rank: #2828.
Elliott Point Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Hughes St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3355
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3355
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #2929.
Mary Esther Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 E Miracle Strip Pkwy
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 833-3371
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 833-3371
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #3030.
Bob Sikes Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Adams Dr
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7268
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7268
Grades: PK-5
| 813 students
Rank: #3131.
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: #3232.
Clifford Meigs Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Richbourg Ave
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 833-4301
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 833-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Crestview Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Crestview Youth Academy (Non Secure)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4449 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 833-3012
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 833-3012
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #3535.
Okaloosa Regional Detention
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Grades: 5-12
| 33 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Okaloosa School District?
Okaloosa School District manages 52 public schools serving 32,426 students.
What is the rank of Okaloosa School District?
Okaloosa School District is ranked #12 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Okaloosa School District?
62% of Okaloosa School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Okaloosa School District?
Okaloosa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Okaloosa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,512 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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