Okaloosa County Schools & Education
Okaloosa County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,308
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#33
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Okaloosa County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 36/100, Okaloosa County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $6,308 per pupil, Okaloosa County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% above the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Okaloosa County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
52 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
36/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #33 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
0.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,308
$190 above the state average
School coverage
52
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Okaloosa County has 52 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Okaloosa County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
OKALOOSA carries most of the listed public-school system, with 52 of 52 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#33
of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
OKALOOSA
Elementary to high school visible
32,733 students
52 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
OKALOOSA is the largest listed district slice, with 52 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Okaloosa County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Okaloosa County, Florida
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Diverse Infrastructure for 32,000 Students
Okaloosa County operates 52 public schools, serving a total of 32,733 students. The system includes 21 elementary, 8 middle, and 14 high schools across the county.
Solid Performance and Competitive Spending
With a 90.0% graduation rate, Okaloosa outperforms the national average of 87.0%. The county spends $6,308 per pupil, placing it slightly above the Florida state average of $6,118.
One District with Specialized School Options
The Okaloosa School District manages all 52 schools, including four charter institutions. The district also maintains 8 alternative schools and 3 special education schools to serve various student needs.
Suburban Appeal with Large High Schools
Schools are found across suburb, city, and town locales, with an average size of 655 students. Crestview High School is the largest campus with 2,315 students, while Niceville Senior High follows with 2,039.
School Overview
Total Schools
52
in Okaloosa County
Reported Enrollment
32,733
52 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
4
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Okaloosa County
52 Public Schools in Okaloosa County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 11 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 52 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | OKALOOSA | CRESTVIEW, 32536Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 2,315 |
| NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | OKALOOSA | NICEVILLE, 32578Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,039 |
| CHOCTAWHATCHEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | OKALOOSA | FORT WALTON BEACH, 32547City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,677 |
| FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | OKALOOSA | FORT WALTON BEACH, 32548City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,620 |
| BAKER SCHOOL | Profile | OKALOOSA | BAKER, 32531Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 1,484 |
| DAVIDSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | OKALOOSA | CRESTVIEW, 32536Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 1,149 |
| C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | OKALOOSA | NICEVILLE, 32578Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 1,136 |
| ANTIOCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | OKALOOSA | CRESTVIEW, 32536Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 1,016 |
| DESTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | OKALOOSA | DESTIN, 32541City: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 976 |
| LIZA JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL | Profile | OKALOOSA | FORT WALTON BEACH, 32548City: Small | KG–8 | Charter | 971 |
| RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | OKALOOSA | CRESTVIEW, 32539Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 947 |
| BLUEWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | OKALOOSA | NICEVILLE, 32578Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 930 |
| SHOAL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | OKALOOSA | CRESTVIEW, 32539Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 927 |
| WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | OKALOOSA | CRESTVIEW, 32539Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 864 |
| DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | OKALOOSA | DESTIN, 32541Suburb: Midsize | 5–8 | Middle | 846 |
| BOB SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | OKALOOSA | CRESTVIEW, 32536Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 829 |
| JAMES E PLEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | OKALOOSA | NICEVILLE, 32578Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 829 |
| NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | OKALOOSA | CRESTVIEW, 32536Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 828 |
| MAX BRUNER JUNIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | OKALOOSA | FORT WALTON BEACH, 32548City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 776 |
| W. C. PRYOR MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | OKALOOSA | FORT WALTON BEACH, 32547City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 709 |
CRESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
CRESTVIEW, 32536 / Town: Distant
NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
NICEVILLE, 32578 / Suburb: Midsize
CHOCTAWHATCHEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
FORT WALTON BEACH, 32547 / City: Small
FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
FORT WALTON BEACH, 32548 / City: Small
BAKER SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
BAKER, 32531 / Rural: Distant
DAVIDSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
CRESTVIEW, 32536 / Town: Distant
C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
NICEVILLE, 32578 / Suburb: Midsize
ANTIOCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
CRESTVIEW, 32536 / Town: Distant
DESTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
DESTIN, 32541 / City: Small
LIZA JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
FORT WALTON BEACH, 32548 / City: Small
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
CRESTVIEW, 32539 / Rural: Fringe
JAMES E PLEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
NICEVILLE, 32578 / Suburb: Midsize
MAX BRUNER JUNIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
FORT WALTON BEACH, 32548 / City: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,308
State avg $6,118
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Schools in Okaloosa County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Okaloosa County, Florida?
Okaloosa County operates 52 public schools, serving a total of 32,733 students. The system includes 21 elementary, 8 middle, and 14 high schools across the county.
How do schools in Okaloosa County perform academically?
With a 90.0% graduation rate, Okaloosa outperforms the national average of 87.0%. The county spends $6,308 per pupil, placing it slightly above the Florida state average of $6,118.
What are the major school districts in Okaloosa County, Florida?
The Okaloosa School District manages all 52 schools, including four charter institutions. The district also maintains 8 alternative schools and 3 special education schools to serve various student needs.
What is the school experience like in Okaloosa County?
Schools are found across suburb, city, and town locales, with an average size of 655 students. Crestview High School is the largest campus with 2,315 students, while Niceville Senior High follows with 2,039.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.