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Best Santa Rosa County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 10,455 students in Santa Rosa County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Santa Rosa County, FL are Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise, Gulf Breeze High School and Navarre High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Rosa County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Santa Rosa County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public high schools.
Santa Rosa County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gulf Breeze High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Santa Rosa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6556 Firehouse Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Gulf Breeze High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 916-4165
Gr: 9-12 | 1,946 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Navarre High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8600 High School Blvd
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6080
Gr: 9-12 | 2,410 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Pace High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4065 Norris Rd
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,316 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Jay High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3741 School St
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 675-4507
Gr: 7-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Central School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6180 Central School Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5640
Gr: PK-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Ese Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6032 Hwy 90
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Gr: 12
Rank: #88.
Milton High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5445 Stewart St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,985 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Santa Rosa High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5332 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5710
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
High Road
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4140 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 212-6158
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Learning Academy Of Santa Rosa
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5880 Stewart St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-3495
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
6032 Hwy 90, Bld 9040
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5052
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Radford M Locklin Technical College
Vocational School
5330 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5715
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Santa Rosa County, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Santa Rosa County, FL include Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise, Gulf Breeze High School and Navarre High School.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Rosa County?
14 public high schools are located in Santa Rosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa County?
Santa Rosa County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Santa Rosa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Santa Rosa County include: Jay High School vs. Central School, Milton High School vs. Pace High School, Central School vs. Jay High School

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