Santa Rosa County Schools & Education
Santa Rosa County, Florida
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool 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
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#50
of 67 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Santa Rosa County
School Verdict
Despite a lower school score of 31/100, Santa Rosa County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,822 per pupil, Santa Rosa County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Santa Rosa County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% below the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
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
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
1 School District in Santa Rosa County
SANTA ROSA
40 Public Schools in Santa Rosa County
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,822
State avg $6,118
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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.