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The start of a new school year has begun. Nervous and excited children and parents look forward to new experiences, new people, and a new chapter for everyone. One of the most important factors for many people who buy a new home is the quality of the local schools. Many buyers pick where to live based on the ratings, reviews, and scores of the schools.
Okaloosa has always been a very well-rated school district. In Florida, schools are given a grade each year (A through F) based on specific criteria. For elementary and middle schools, the grade is determined by the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). In high school, the grade has a few additional elements. Fifty percent is based on the FCAT, and the other 50 percent is based on college-readiness, preparation, and graduation rates.
The Florida Department of Education has posted the pending 2014 grades for Okaloosa County. The high schools and some mixed schools (schools with multiple grade levels) don’t have a grade posted as of 8/18/14. Take a look at the list below for the 2014 “A” schools in Okaloosa County.
Crestview
- Antioch Elementary School
- Davidson Middle School
- Shoal River Middle School
Destin
- Destin Elementary School
- Destin Middle School
Eglin Air Force Base
- Eglin Elementary School
Fort Walton Beach
- Edwins Elementary
- Kenwood Elementary
- Liza Jackson Prep School
- Bruner Middle School
- Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
- Pryor Middle School
Niceville
- Bluewater Elementary
- Edge Elementary
- Plew Elementary
- Ruckel Middle School
Shalimar
- Meigs Middle School
- Shalimar Elementary
- Longwood Elementary
Valparaiso
- Lewis School
- Okaloosa STEMM Center
Along the Emerald Coast, we’re proud of many things – our white sandy beaches, our beautiful green water, the laid-back lifestyle, and our local military – to name a few. Schools in Okaloosa County give us something else to be proud of, as well.
Sources and more information:
- Learn more about the Okaloosa School District and the individual schools, go to www.OkaloosaSchools.com.
- View all the school grades:
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