Okaloosa School District

120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548-5547
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 23 public high schools serving 11,805 students in Okaloosa School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in Okaloosa School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Okaloosa School District have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crestview High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
52 Schools
1,351 Schools
# Students
32,426 Students
1,018,327 Students
# Teachers
1,734 Teachers
47,312 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#10 out of 73 school districts
(Top 20%)
64%
52%
58%
52%
61%
52%
85%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
37%
% Black
11%
21%
% White
62%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

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.
This School District
This State (FL)
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 High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
310 Perry Ave Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Gr: 3-10 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Niceville Senior High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 John Sims Pkwy E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4114
Gr: 9-12 | 1,998 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Baker School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1369 14th St
Baker, FL 32531
(850) 689-7279
Gr: PK-12 | 1,461 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Destin High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4325 Commons Drive
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 424-1664
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Laurel Hill School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8078 4th St
Laurel Hill, FL 32567
(850) 652-4111
Gr: PK-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Fort Walton Beach High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,558 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Gr: K-12 | 4 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Crestview Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Crestview Youth Academy (Non Secure)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4449 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 833-3012
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
Rank: #1111.
Okaloosa Regional Detention
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Crestview High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 N Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7177
Gr: 9-12 | 2,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Gr: 9-12 | 1,701 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Emerald Coast Career Institute N
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Alabama St
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-5535
Gr: 4-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Okaloosa Online Non Franchised
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
461 School Ave
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7149
Gr: K-12 | 589 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1616.
Silver Sands-excep. Children
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
349 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1717.
Okaloosa Technical College
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3500
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1818.
Okaloosa Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1919.
Richbourg School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Alabama St
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7229
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2020.
Okaloosa Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Lovejoy Road Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Gr: 3-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Adjudicated Youth Facility
Alternative School
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
101 A Business Center Dr
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
(850) 863-4160
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
310 Perry Avenue Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Gr: 6-12

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 52 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 32,426 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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