Okeechobee County Schools & Education
Okeechobee County, Florida
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
15/100
Higher = better
Rating
Below Average
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,751
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
15/100
Higher = better
State avg 36/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#64
of 67 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Okeechobee County
School Verdict
Okeechobee County faces educational challenges with a school score of 15/100 and a graduation rate of 84.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,751 per pupil, Okeechobee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Okeechobee County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 59% below the Florida average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Okeechobee County, Florida
Compact System Serving 6,300 Students
Okeechobee County maintains a compact network of 13 public schools for 6,398 students. The landscape consists of 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
Working Toward State Performance Goals
The county's graduation rate of 84.0% trails the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure is $5,751, which is below the Florida state average of $6,118.
A Traditional Single-District System
The Okeechobee School District manages every public school in the county without any charter options. This creates a highly centralized education environment for all local families.
Town-Centered Schools with Mid-Sized Enrollments
Nearly all schools are located in town settings, and the average school size is 533 students. Okeechobee High School is the largest campus by far, serving 1,692 students.
Small Town Living Near Local Schools
Okeechobee offers a close-knit educational environment where schools are central to the community. When looking for a home, consider properties near Everglades Elementary or Osceola Middle for convenient access.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Okeechobee County
Total Enrollment
6,398
students
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
1 School District in Okeechobee County
OKEECHOBEE
13 Public Schools in Okeechobee County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL | OKEECHOBEE | 9–12 | High | 1,692 |
| EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | OKEECHOBEE | PK–5 | Primary | 760 |
| OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL | OKEECHOBEE | 6–8 | Middle | 753 |
| YEARLING MIDDLE SCHOOL | OKEECHOBEE | 6–8 | Middle | 668 |
| NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | OKEECHOBEE | PK–5 | Primary | 576 |
| SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | OKEECHOBEE | PK–6 | Primary | 573 |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | OKEECHOBEE | PK–5 | Primary | 530 |
| SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | OKEECHOBEE | PK–5 | Primary | 502 |
| OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY | OKEECHOBEE | PK–12 | Alternative | 199 |
| OKEECHOBEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | OKEECHOBEE | KG–12 | Other | 89 |
| TANTIE | OKEECHOBEE | 7–12 | Alternative | 53 |
| STUDENT SERV./SPECIAL PROGRAMS | OKEECHOBEE | PK | Alternative | 3 |
| OKEECHOBEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | OKEECHOBEE | KG–12 | Other | 0 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,751
State avg $6,118
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Okeechobee County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Okeechobee County, Florida?
Okeechobee County maintains a compact network of 13 public schools for 6,398 students. The landscape consists of 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
How do schools in Okeechobee County perform academically?
The county's graduation rate of 84.0% trails the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure is $5,751, which is below the Florida state average of $6,118.
What are the major school districts in Okeechobee County, Florida?
The Okeechobee School District manages every public school in the county without any charter options. This creates a highly centralized education environment for all local families.
What is the school experience like in Okeechobee County?
Nearly all schools are located in town settings, and the average school size is 533 students. Okeechobee High School is the largest campus by far, serving 1,692 students.
How can I find homes near good schools in Okeechobee County, Florida?
Okeechobee offers a close-knit educational environment where schools are central to the community. When looking for a home, consider properties near Everglades Elementary or Osceola Middle for convenient access.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.