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CENTRAL SCHOOL

6180 CENTRAL SCHOOL RD, MILTON, FL 32570SANTA ROSA →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
643
Students
Total enrolled
$11,292
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 21% vs nat'l
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 25% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 643 students in grades PK–12 in MILTON, Florida.
21% below average funding
District spends $11,292 per pupil, 21% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CENTRAL SCHOOL is a large other in MILTON, Florida, serving grades PK–12 with 643 students. The district invests $11,292 per student — 21% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at CENTRAL SCHOOL

643
Total Students
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
54%
Free Lunch
46
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution311 male · 332 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility54%
National avg 52% · 344 students
Student Composition
88%
White88%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120165001813

Academic Outcomes at CENTRAL SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 18th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32570

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,292Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,292
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,968
Student Support$2,145
Administration$1,355
Operations$1,694
Other$1,129
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,292 spent per student, an estimated $5,002 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
32%
State government
50.9%
Local (property tax)
32.1%
Federal programs
17.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,292/student, 21% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
EAST BAY K-8 SCHOOLBERRYHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. S. DIXON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLPEA RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+13 more
↓
Middle
THOMAS L SIMS MIDDLE SCHOOLWOODLAWN BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOLGULF BREEZE MIDDLE SCHOOLHOLLEY-NAVARRE MIDDLE SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
High School
NAVARRE HIGH SCHOOLPACE HIGH SCHOOLMILTON HIGH SCHOOLGULF BREEZE HIGH SCHOOL
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountySanta Rosa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSANTA ROSA →
Phone: (850)983-5640
NCES ID: 120165001813
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MILTON seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SANTA ROSA
High
NAVARRE HIGH SCHOOL
2,406 students · 09–12
● 37 opp30% FRL
High
PACE HIGH SCHOOL
2,240 students · 09–12
34% FRL
High
MILTON HIGH SCHOOL
2,085 students · 09–12
● 38 opp54% FRL
High
GULF BREEZE HIGH SCHOOL
1,978 students · 09–12
● 47 opp21% FRL
Other
COASTAL CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
1,131 students · KG–12
● 33 opp0% FRL
Mid
THOMAS L SIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,098 students · 06–08
34% FRL
Elem
EAST BAY K-8 SCHOOL
1,032 students · PK–08
31% FRL
Mid
WOODLAWN BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL
948 students · 06–08
34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6180 CENTRAL SCHOOL RD, MILTON, FL 32570
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.