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%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 53 public schools serving 31,614 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 60% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
53 Schools
4,230 Schools
# Students
31,614 Students
2,793,837 Students
# Teachers
1,733 Teachers
159,666 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 73 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.70
# American Indian Students
122 Students
7,460 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
532 Students
78,576 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,751 Students
972,347 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
35%
# Black Students
3,662 Students
597,729 Students
% Black Students
12%
22%
# White Students
20,583 Students
1,012,770 Students
% White Students
65%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
118 Students
4,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,846 Students
107,206 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
414
49,807
# Students in K Grade:
2,326
186,478
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,451
200,571
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,346
202,019
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,347
206,766
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,529
215,086
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,325
208,252
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,528
217,206
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,527
224,079
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,531
221,329
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,683
228,739
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,417
219,955
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,165
209,725
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,025
203,825
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,341 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,138 is less than the state median of $13,576. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$327 MM
$154 MM
Spending
$321 MM
$164 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,341
$12,724
Spending / Student
$10,138
$13,576
Best Okaloosa School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Magnet School
Math: 98% | 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
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
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: 3-8
| 128 students
Rank: #33.
Bluewater Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4545 Range Rd
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4240
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4240
Grades: PK-5
| 921 students
Rank: #44.
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Charter School
Math: 84% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
546 Mary Esther Blvd Ste 1
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3321
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3321
Grades: K-8
| 835 students
Rank: #55.
James E Plew Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 Pine Ave
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4100
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 823 students
Rank: #66.
Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College
Charter School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Grades: 10-12
| 288 students
Rank: #77.
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
Math: 81% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Partin Dr N
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4142
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4142
Grades: 6-8
| 1,150 students
Rank: #88.
Eglin Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Gaffney Rd
Eglin Afb, FL 32542
(850) 833-4320
Eglin Afb, FL 32542
(850) 833-4320
Grades: PK-4
| 457 students
Rank: #99.
Niceville Senior High School
Math: 76% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 John Sims Pkwy E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4114
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4114
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
Rank: #1010.
Destin Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
630 Kelly St
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 833-4360
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 833-4360
Grades: PK-4
| 948 students
Rank: #1111.
Lula J. Edge Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 75%
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
| 522 students
Rank: #1212.
Destin Middle School
Math: 69% | Reading: 65%
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
| 765 students
Rank: #1313.
Antioch Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4700 Whitehurst Ln
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7540
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7540
Grades: PK-5
| 921 students
Rank: #1414.
Kenwood Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Eagle St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3570
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3570
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #1515.
Addie R. Lewis School
Math: 66% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Mississippi Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4130
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4130
Grades: PK-8
| 733 students
Rank: #1616.
Florosa Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 W Highway 98
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 833-4381
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 833-4381
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #1717.
Northwood Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 4th Ave
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7252
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7252
Grades: PK-5
| 823 students
Rank: #1818.
Riverside Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3400 E Redstone Ave
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7203
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7203
Grades: PK-5
| 923 students
Rank: #1919.
Shalimar Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 61%
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
| 594 students
Rank: #2020.
Davidson Middle School
Math: 59% | Reading: 56%
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
| 1,089 students
Rank: #2121.
Bob Sikes Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Adams Dr
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7268
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7268
Grades: PK-5
| 812 students
Rank: #2222.
Fort Walton Beach High School
Math: 54% | Reading: 58%
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
| 1,910 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Clifford Meigs Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Richbourg Ave
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 833-4301
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 833-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Walker Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2988 Stillwell Blvd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7220
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7220
Grades: PK-5
| 767 students
Rank: #2525.
Mary Esther Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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
| 493 students
Rank: #2626.
Laurel Hill School
Math: 58% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8078 4th St
Laurel Hill, FL 32567
(850) 652-4111
Laurel Hill, FL 32567
(850) 652-4111
Grades: PK-12
| 405 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Crestview High School
Math: 49% | 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
| 2,203 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Shoal River Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 54%
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
| 914 students
Rank: #2929.
Crestview Youth Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #3030.
Baker School
Math: 46% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1369 14th St
Baker, FL 32531
(850) 689-7279
Baker, FL 32531
(850) 689-7279
Grades: PK-12
| 1,434 students
Rank: #3131.
Wright Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Lang Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3580
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #3232.
W. C. Pryor Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3613
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3613
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #3333.
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Grades: 9-12
| 1,637 students
Rank: #3434.
Elliott Point Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 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
| 603 students
Rank: #3535.
Max Bruner Junior Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
322 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3266
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3266
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Okaloosa School District?
Okaloosa School District manages 53 public schools serving 31,614 students.
What is the rank of Okaloosa School District?
Okaloosa School District is ranked #13 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Okaloosa School District?
65% of Okaloosa School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What is Okaloosa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,138 is less than the state median of $13,576. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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