Santa Rosa County Schools & Education

Santa Rosa County, Florida

School Score

31/100

Higher = better

Rating

Below Average

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

$5,822

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,118

School Score

31/100

Higher = better

State avg 36/100

State School Rank

#50

of 67 counties (1 = best)

Education Overview

About Schools in Santa Rosa County, Florida

Efficient Suburban Education in the Panhandle

Santa Rosa County educates 29,630 students across 40 public schools. The system includes 17 elementary schools and 8 high schools, mostly concentrated in suburban neighborhoods.

High Graduation Rates and Disciplined Spending

Santa Rosa maintains a 90.0% graduation rate, beating the national 87.0% average. The county operates on a lean $5,822 per-pupil budget, which is slightly below the state average.

A Growing Single-District System

The Santa Rosa District serves over 30,000 students and keeps traditional public schools at the forefront. Charter schools are rare here, with only one campus currently in operation.

Suburban Campuses with High Enrollment

The average school size is 801 students, with 28 of the 40 schools located in suburban areas. Navarre High School is the largest campus in the county, serving 2,406 students.

Growing Communities with Solid Schools

For families looking in the Panhandle, Santa Rosa County offers high graduation rates and well-established suburban schools. Focus your home search in Navarre or Pace to be near the county's top-enrolled high schools.

School Overview

Total Schools

40

in Santa Rosa County

Total Enrollment

29,630

students

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

1

3% of total

School Type Breakdown

Elementary17
Middle7
High8
Other8

1 School District in Santa Rosa County

SANTA ROSA

41 schools
30,761 students enrolled

40 Public Schools in Santa Rosa County

NAVARRE HIGH SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

9–12High2,406 students
PACE HIGH SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

9–12High2,240 students
MILTON HIGH SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

9–12High2,085 students
GULF BREEZE HIGH SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

9–12High1,978 students
THOMAS L SIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

6–8Middle1,098 students
EAST BAY K-8 SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

PK–8Primary1,032 students
WOODLAWN BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

6–8Middle948 students
GULF BREEZE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

6–8Middle936 students
BERRYHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

PK–5Primary923 students
S. S. DIXON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

3–5Primary920 students
PEA RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

PK–5Primary837 students
S. S. DIXON PRIMARY SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

PK–2Primary834 students
GULF BREEZE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

PK–5Primary831 students
HOLLEY-NAVARRE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

6–8Middle830 students
BENNETT C RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

PK–5Primary819 students
WEST NAVARRE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

3–5Primary813 students
W. H. RHODES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

PK–5Primary812 students
ORIOLE BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

PK–5Primary799 students
EAST MILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SANTA ROSA

PK–5Primary789 students
HOLLEY-NAVARRE PRIMARY

SANTA ROSA

PK–2Primary771 students

Educational Attainment

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,822

State avg $6,118

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Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Santa Rosa County, Florida — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Santa Rosa County, Florida?

Santa Rosa County educates 29,630 students across 40 public schools. The system includes 17 elementary schools and 8 high schools, mostly concentrated in suburban neighborhoods.

How do schools in Santa Rosa County perform academically?

Santa Rosa maintains a 90.0% graduation rate, beating the national 87.0% average. The county operates on a lean $5,822 per-pupil budget, which is slightly below the state average.

What are the major school districts in Santa Rosa County, Florida?

The Santa Rosa District serves over 30,000 students and keeps traditional public schools at the forefront. Charter schools are rare here, with only one campus currently in operation.

What is the school experience like in Santa Rosa County?

The average school size is 801 students, with 28 of the 40 schools located in suburban areas. Navarre High School is the largest campus in the county, serving 2,406 students.

How can I find homes near good schools in Santa Rosa County, Florida?

For families looking in the Panhandle, Santa Rosa County offers high graduation rates and well-established suburban schools. Focus your home search in Navarre or Pace to be near the county's top-enrolled high schools.

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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.