For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,499 students in 32578, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 32578, FL are Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College and Niceville Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 32578 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 32578, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 32578 have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Niceville Senior High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32578, FL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 116:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Niceville Senior High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 John Sims Pkwy E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4114
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4114
Gr: 9-12 | 2,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 32578, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 32578, FL include Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College and Niceville Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 32578?
2 public high schools are located in 32578.
What is the racial composition of students in 32578?
32578 public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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