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Laurel Hill School

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Laurel Hill School ranks 1332 nd of 2240 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

1332^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Alternative Schools

Better than 41% of Florida alternative schools

Summary

Laurel Hill School is a small, alternative public school in the rural community of Laurel Hill, FL, serving 432 students from Pre-K through 12th grade as part of the high-performing Okaloosa County School District.

The school's most striking feature is its "graduation paradox": it boasts an exceptional graduation rate, consistently above 94% and hitting 100% in the 2023-2024 school year—far exceeding both the district and state averages. However, this success is paired with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 33.1%, meaning about one in three students misses significant school days. This is notably higher than nearby Baker School (28.0%) and Paxton School (18.8%). The school also shows a split in academic performance: it excels in End-of-Course exams like Civics (100% proficient) and US History (89%), and in upper-grade math (8th Grade Math at 79% outperforms both Baker and Paxton). Yet, it struggles with foundational English Language Arts (ELA), with 3rd Grade proficiency at just 40% compared to Paxton's 83%.

With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1 and moderate per-student spending, the school has resources to build on its strengths. Its standout success in Civics and upper-grade math provides a strong foundation, but addressing chronic absenteeism and improving literacy skills would likely have a cascading positive effect on overall academic stability. The school's small size also means test scores can swing significantly from year to year based on a single cohort's performance.

432

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,847

Per pupil spending ?

69.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8078 4th St
Laurel Hill, FL 32567

(850) 652-4111

District: Okaloosa

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.7%

African American:

8.8%

Two or more races:

8.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 72nd percentile in 2023 → 65th in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2023

!Geometry scores 10 pts below the Florida average

!Near the bottom of Okaloosa's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg69%

Florida avg63%

Elementary school

1,332^nd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From bottom 34% (2016) to bottom 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

662^nd of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

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High school

296^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to top 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Alternative Schools in the Okaloosa

12^th of 70Okaloosa among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	42.5	1332 of 2240	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.2	1319 of 2258	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.2	1213 of 2256	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.8	822 of 2240	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.5	1239 of 2219	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	57.1	944 of 2247	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.1	910 of 2182	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.8	1006 of 2118	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	42.5	1222 of 2112	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.3	1372 of 2087	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	36.9	1337 of 2064	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	39.6	1237 of 2029	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.4	1030 of 1984	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	68.9	624 of 1985	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	47.8	1082 of 1919	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	60.5	759 of 1847	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	73.2	454 of 1789	74.6%	★★★★☆
2007	67.4	606 of 1786	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	59.8	692 of 1688	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	73.6	73 of 202	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	34.5	154 of 199	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	47.4	662 of 1216	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.8	595 of 1205	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.0	492 of 1196	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.0	426 of 1177	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.6	387 of 1148	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.0	339 of 1136	70.2%	★★★★☆
2019	58.6	438 of 1099	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.5	573 of 1035	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	43.2	587 of 1031	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	46.7	528 of 997	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	51.9	482 of 999	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	39.7	596 of 956	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	61.8	339 of 897	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.5	326 of 891	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.8	281 of 839	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	69.5	246 of 780	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	79.7	131 of 740	82.3%	★★★★☆
2007	68.1	238 of 736	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.4	264 of 675	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	69.2	175 of 602	70.9%	★★★★☆
2004	66.7	189 of 593	68.1%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	53.3	296 of 838	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.8	234 of 844	72.3%	★★★★☆
2024	46.3	346 of 807	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.9	225 of 792	71.6%	★★★★☆
2022	52.0	257 of 774	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.7	328 of 746	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.7	198 of 734	73.0%	★★★★☆
2018	53.9	239 of 716	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.5	285 of 714	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	41.9	356 of 693	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	52.6	305 of 687	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	31.8	446 of 648	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	38.9	335 of 606	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	70.7	172 of 622	72.3%	★★★★☆
2010	73.5	151 of 620	75.6%	★★★★☆
2009	72.4	143 of 587	75.6%	★★★★☆
2008	71.8	141 of 577	75.6%	★★★★☆
2007	64.7	186 of 563	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	59.4	200 of 477	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	58.3	215 of 487	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	69.7	143 of 484	70.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Civics100%+23 vs state

US History89%+15 vs state

Biology 180%+6 vs state

Algebra 164%~ state avg

Math63%~ state avg

Science54%~ state avg

English Language Arts54%-7 vs state

Geometry46%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2026)								FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laurel Hill School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	8078 4th St	Laurel Hill	32567	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 652-4111	432	30	14.2	69.2%	327 (75.7%)	38 (8.8%)	30 (6.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.1%)								(n/a)	40.0	50.0	65.0	53.0	63.0	44.0	50.0	58.0	70.0	53.0	51.0	64.0		79.0	63.0	41.0	64.0	46.0	80.0	89.0	100.0	$13,847	$853	$12,994
Paxton School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	21893 Us Highway 331 N	Paxton	32538	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	No	(850) 892-1230	783	54	14.6	60.4%	676 (86.3%)	22 (2.8%)	36 (4.6%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (5.4%)								(n/a)	83.0	57.0	57.0	67.0	64.0	53.0	66.0	51.0	88.0	79.0	48.0	78.0	74.0	74.0	46.0	56.0	80.0	68.0	79.0	72.0	88.0	$16,714	$373	$16,342
Emerald Coast Career Institute N	Public, Alternative	4-12	500 Alabama St	Crestview	32536	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 689-5535	27	2	13.5	77.8%	17 (63.0%)	4 (14.8%)	3 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	2 (7.4%)								(n/a)								10.0														$21,531	$1,561	$19,970
Richbourg School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	500 Alabama St	Crestview	32536	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 689-7229	68	12	5.6	67.6%	47 (69.1%)	12 (17.6%)	4 (5.9%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.4%)								(n/a)																						$53,749	$7,647	$46,102
Okaloosa Online Non Franchised	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	461 School Ave	Crestview	32536	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 689-7149	581	2	290.5	59.6%	368 (63.3%)	82 (14.1%)	76 (13.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (8.6%)								(n/a)				57.0	55.0	46.0	53.0	36.0				35.0	41.0	50.0		47.0	37.0	21.0	53.0	41.0	58.0	$4,817	$157	$4,660
Baker School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1369 14th St	Baker	32531	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 689-7279	1,434	76	18.8	60.3%	1,281 (89.3%)	31 (2.2%)	46 (3.2%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	69 (4.8%)								(n/a)	59.0	70.0	61.0	69.0	51.0	48.0	54.0	61.0	70.0	79.0	68.0	63.0	57.0	60.0	58.0	45.0	60.0	54.0	86.0	79.0	86.0	$10,527	$730	$9,797

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Hill School

What is the racial makeup of Laurel Hill School?

Students at Laurel Hill School are 76% White, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

How many students attend Laurel Hill School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 432 students attended Laurel Hill School.

Is Laurel Hill School a good school?

Laurel Hill School ranks 1332^nd of 2240 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Laurel Hill School in?

Okaloosa

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