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OKALOOSA

Florida · Public School District
52
Schools
32,733
Students
$12,274
Per-Pupil Spend
-14% nat'l
46.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
90.9%
Graduation Rate
+4.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

OKALOOSA is a public school district in Florida serving 32,733 students across 52 schools. It includes 21 elementary, 8 middle, 14 high schools, among them 4 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 90.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,274 is below the national average for a US public school district. 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (52)
Elementary Schools21 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ADDIE R. LEWIS SCHOOLPK–08693
ANNETTE P. EDWINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05453
ANTIOCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–051,016
BLUEWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05930
BOB SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05829
DESTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04976
EGLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04460
ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05597
FLOROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05536
JAMES E PLEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05829
KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05545
LIZA JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOLCharterKG–08971
LONGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05548
LULA J. EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05536
MARY ESTHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05441
NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05828
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05947
SHALIMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05614
SOUTHSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOLPK–02279
WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05864
WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05635
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,274-14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
43%
State
37.4%
Local (property tax)
43.0%
Federal
19.6%

Funding is shared between state (37%) and local sources (43%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
52
Schools
32,733
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.9%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.9% graduation rate — 4.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 52 schools including 4 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in OKALOOSA?
OKALOOSA has 52 public schools, serving a total of 32,733 students.
What is the graduation rate for OKALOOSA?
The graduation rate is 90.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does OKALOOSA spend per student?
OKALOOSA spends $12,274 per pupil — 14% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in OKALOOSA?
46% of students in OKALOOSA qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in OKALOOSA?
Yes — 4 of the 52 schools in OKALOOSA are charter schools.
What grade levels does OKALOOSA serve?
OKALOOSA serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for OKALOOSA?
The median opportunity score across schools in OKALOOSA is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.