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Okaloosa School District

120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548-5547
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Okaloosa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 43 public elementary schools serving 23,303 students in Okaloosa School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Okaloosa School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
49 Schools
3,425 Schools
# Students
32,047 Students
2,018,686 Students
# Teachers
1,685 Teachers
118,132 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Okaloosa School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#10 out of 73 school districts
(Top 20%)
64%
52%
58%
52%
61%
52%
85%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
38%
% Black
11%
21%
% White
60%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,175 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,026. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,637 is less than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$358 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$341 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,175
$12,026
Spending / Student
$10,637
$11,677

Best Okaloosa School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
379 Edge Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4120
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
310 Perry Ave Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Gr: 3-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Bluewater Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4545 Range Rd
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4240
Gr: PK-5 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1123 Hospital Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
James E Plew Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
220 Pine Ave
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Eglin Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Gaffney Rd
Eglin Afb, FL 32542
(850) 833-4320
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Partin Dr N
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4142
Gr: 6-8 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Destin Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4608 Legendary Marina Dr
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 833-7655
Gr: 5-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Antioch Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4700 Whitehurst Ln
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Destin Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
630 Kelly St
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 833-4360
Gr: PK-4 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Lula J. Edge Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Highway 85 N
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4138
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Florosa Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 W Highway 98
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 833-4381
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Addie R. Lewis School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
281 Mississippi Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4130
Gr: PK-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 4th Ave
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7252
Gr: PK-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
Davidson Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6261 Old Bethel Rd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
Shoal River Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3200 E Redstone Ave
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7229
Gr: 6-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15 Eagle St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3570
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1818.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3400 E Redstone Ave
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7203
Gr: PK-5 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1919.
Baker School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1369 14th St
Baker, FL 32531
(850) 689-7279
Gr: PK-12 | 1,434 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2020.
Bob Sikes Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 Adams Dr
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7268
Gr: PK-5 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2121.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2988 Stillwell Blvd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7220
Gr: PK-5 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2222.
Mary Esther Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 E Miracle Strip Pkwy
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 833-3371
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2323.
Laurel Hill School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8078 4th St
Laurel Hill, FL 32567
(850) 652-4111
Gr: PK-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2424.
W. C. Pryor Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3613
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2525.
Shalimar Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1350 Joe Martin Cir
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 833-4339
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2626.
Elliott Point Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Hughes St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3355
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2727.
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2828.
Clifford Meigs Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 Richbourg Ave
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 833-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2929.
Okaloosa Regional Detention
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3030.
Max Bruner Junior Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
322 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3266
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3131.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Lang Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3232.
Longwood Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Holly Ave
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 833-4329
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3333.
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Wright Pkwy Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3333
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3434.
Emerald Coast Career Institute N
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Alabama St
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-5535
Gr: 4-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3535.
Okaloosa Online Non Franchised
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
461 School Ave
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7149
Gr: K-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 291:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 49 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 32,047 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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