For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 10,455 students in Santa Rosa County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Rosa County, FL are Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise, Gulf Breeze High School and Santa Rosa Online Virtual Instruction Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Rosa County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Santa Rosa County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public high schools.
Santa Rosa County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gulf Breeze High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Santa Rosa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5330 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 130:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Gulf Breeze High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 916-4165
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 916-4165
Gr: 9-12 | 1,977 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Santa Rosa Online Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5330 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Navarre High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8600 High School Blvd
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6080
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6080
Gr: 9-12 | 2,430 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Pace High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4065 Norris Rd
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3600
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Jay High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3741 School St
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 675-4507
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 675-4507
Gr: 7-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Central School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6180 Central School Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5640
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5640
Gr: PK-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Ese Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6556 Firehouse Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #99.
Milton High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5445 Stewart St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5600
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Santa Rosa High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5332 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5710
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5710
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
High Road
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4140 Berryhill Road
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 212-6158
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 212-6158
Gr: K-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Learning Academy Of Santa Rosa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5880 Stewart St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-3495
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-3495
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
6032 Hwy 90, Bld 9040
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5052
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5052
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Radford M Locklin Technical College
Vocational School
5330 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5715
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5715
Gr: 9-12
Santa Rosa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Berryhill Complex (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6751 Berryhill Street
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Blackwater Stop Camp School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2451 Stop Camp Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-0995
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-0995
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Capstone Academy Milton Charter School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
5308 Stewart St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 626-3091
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 626-3091
Gr: PK-K
Ewes - E-ma-chamee Camp (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3112 Friendship Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(727) 461-2990
Milton, FL 32570
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 46%
1955 Lowe Road
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6000
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6000
Gr: PK-2 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Milton Girls Juvenile Residential (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5770 E Milton Rd
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 689-7117
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 689-7117
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Milton Youth Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
5770 E Milton Rd
Milton, FL 32583
(239) 261-2532
Milton, FL 32583
(239) 261-2532
Gr: 5-12
11550 Munson Hwy
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-6130
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-6130
Gr: K-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
900 Via De Luna Dr
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gr: PK-2
Santa Rosa County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
05086 Canal Street
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-501
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-501
5330 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Santa Rosa County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Rosa County, FL include Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise, Gulf Breeze High School and Santa Rosa Online Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Rosa County?
14 public high schools are located in Santa Rosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa County?
Santa Rosa County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Santa Rosa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Santa Rosa County include: Milton High School vs. Pace High School, Jay High School vs. Central School, Pace High School vs. Milton High School
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