Best Public Schools in Niceville, FL


Summary:

The city of Niceville, Florida is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. These schools are part of the Okaloosa school district, which is ranked 12th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in Niceville is C.W. Ruckel Middle School, which consistently ranks among the top 100 middle schools in Florida and has exceptional test scores, with 99% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 100% proficient in Geometry. Another top performer is Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College, a public charter high school that ranks 16th out of 807 Florida high schools, with a 100% four-year graduation rate and outstanding test scores. Bluewater Elementary School is also a standout, ranking in the top 175 elementary schools in Florida and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The schools in Niceville generally outperform the Okaloosa district and the state of Florida in various standardized tests, including End-of-Course exams and the FAST assessments. However, there are notable differences in the student populations, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 12.28% at Collegiate High School to 41.6% at Lula J. Edge Elementary School. This suggests that while the schools in Niceville are performing well overall, there may be disparities in the resources and support available to students from different socioeconomic backgrounds.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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