The Florida Department of Education has recognized nine schools in the Okaloosa County School District as 2024–2025 Schools of Excellence, a prestigious honor awarded to schools that have consistently ranked in the 80th percentile or higher for at least two of the last three school years based on their school grade calculation. We are proud to celebrate the following schools:
Niceville High School
Ruckel Middle School
Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Northwest Florida Ballet Académie
Bluewater Elementary School
Destin Elementary School
Edge Elementary School
Florosa Elementary School
Plew Elementary School
Superintendent Marcus Chambers praised the recognition, stating, "We are incredibly proud of these schools for once again being named Schools of Excellence. This recognition is a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of our students, educators, and school leaders.”