The Florida Department of Education has released school grades for the 2024–2025 academic year, and it’s great news! Okaloosa County School District has earned coveted “A” ratings, underscoring its commitment to academic excellence, student success and continuous improvement. These ratings reflect strong performance in key indicators such as graduation rates, learning gains, middle and high school acceleration, and college and career readiness.
Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) sustained excellence across the board once again earning an “A” rating, continuing its tradition of academic achievement. OCSD is one of only three districts in Florida to have earned an “A” every year school grades have been issued since 2014. The district posted a total of 793 points, up from 772 last year, and saw 92% of schools receive an A or B—an increase from 86% in the previous year.
OCSD also maintained an impressive 88% graduation rate and posted academic gains in English Language Arts, Math, Science and Civics. Notably, there was a 9-point gain in middle school acceleration and a 6-point increase in college and career acceleration.
Graduation Rates by High School:
- Laurel Hill School – 100%
- Niceville High School – 97%
- Crestview High School – 97%
- Baker School – 95%
- Choctawhatchee High School – 91%
- Fort Walton Beach High School – 89%
School Grade Improvements (2024 → 2025):
- Schools earning an A increased from 15 to 19
- Schools earning a B decreased from 17 to 15
- Schools earning a C decreased from 5 to 3
Notable School Improvements:
- B to A: Baker School, Bruner Middle School, Davidson Middle School, Walker Elementary
- C to B: Choctawhatchee High School, Edwins Elementary, Shalimar Elementary
Schools Just One Point Shy of an “A”:
- Fort Walton Beach High School
- Meigs Middle School
- Northwood Elementary School
Schools with Consistent “A” Ratings (Past 3 Years):
- Elementary: Antioch, Bluewater, Destin, Edge, Florosa, Plew
- Middle: Destin, Ruckel
- Specialized: Okaloosa STEMM Academy, Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
- High School: Niceville High School
Superintendent Marcus Chambers praised the district’s accomplishments, saying, “Once again, Okaloosa County has demonstrated what is possible when students, teachers, families, and school leaders work together toward a common goal. Earning an A rating is a reflection of the high standards we hold ourselves to and our belief in continuous improvement.”
