Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Laurel Hill School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laurel Hill School serves the northeast part of its school district in Laurel Hill, FL, covering an area of approximately 99.1 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of about 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of nearly 9.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurel Hill School's student population of 432 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Laurel Hill School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Hill School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1449 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Hill School's ranking?
Laurel Hill School is ranked #1449 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Laurel Hill School often compared to?
Laurel Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baker School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laurel Hill School?
The graduation rate of Laurel Hill School is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Laurel Hill School?
432 students attend Laurel Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Laurel Hill School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurel Hill School?
Laurel Hill School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Laurel Hill School offer ?
Laurel Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Hill School part of?
Laurel Hill School is part of Okaloosa School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
As a parent and a child who attended 7 years. Academics are good. Would like to have seen more extracurricular activities. Facility is very neat/tidy. School teachers are great but do not communicate with parents and let them know about extreme changes in grades. School has changed principals 4 times in 7 years. Majority of students are WONDERFUL! However, my child was hit by a student who's parent was also a staff member of the school and no punishment. Another student also also sexually harrassed and assaulted my child and nothing good came of it. Another family member of mine was also the victim of TWO fights. One physical. Another was when students threw rocks at him. Principal refuses to hear parents side of explanations. School Resource Officer brown noses principals and does not appear to provide a safe environment for students. I pulled my child out Friday and not to return.
5 10/10/2025
Best school ever! Seen larger schools and they just don't give the students the one on one like Laurel Hill.
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