Okaloosa County Public Schools
Okaloosa County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
52
public schools
Total Enrollment
32,733
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Okaloosa County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Florida; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Okaloosa County has one district entry in this county file: OKALOOSA. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 11 listed communities. CRESTVIEW has the most listed schools, with 17 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 21 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 7 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 charter, 3 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
11 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
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
OKALOOSA
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 | Listed only | OKALOOSA | NICEVILLE, 32578Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 930 |
| SHOAL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | OKALOOSA | CRESTVIEW, 32539Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 927 |
| WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | OKALOOSA | CRESTVIEW, 32539Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 864 |
| DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | OKALOOSA | DESTIN, 32541Suburb: Midsize | 5–8 | Middle | 846 |
| BOB SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | OKALOOSA | CRESTVIEW, 32536Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 829 |
| JAMES E PLEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | OKALOOSA | NICEVILLE, 32578Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 829 |
| NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | OKALOOSA | CRESTVIEW, 32536Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 828 |
| MAX BRUNER JUNIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | OKALOOSA | FORT WALTON BEACH, 32548City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 776 |
| W. C. PRYOR MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | 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
BLUEWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
NICEVILLE, 32578 / Suburb: Midsize
SHOAL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
CRESTVIEW, 32539 / Rural: Fringe
WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
CRESTVIEW, 32539 / Town: Distant
DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
DESTIN, 32541 / Suburb: Midsize
BOB SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
CRESTVIEW, 32536 / Town: Distant
JAMES E PLEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
NICEVILLE, 32578 / Suburb: Midsize
NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
CRESTVIEW, 32536 / Town: Distant
MAX BRUNER JUNIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
FORT WALTON BEACH, 32548 / City: Small
W. C. PRYOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
OKALOOSA
FORT WALTON BEACH, 32547 / City: Small
Okaloosa County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Okaloosa County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Florida. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Okaloosa County public school directory?
The directory lists 52 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Okaloosa County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Okaloosa County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Okaloosa County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 11 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Okaloosa County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Okaloosa County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.