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Navarre High School

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Navarre High School ranks 169 th of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

169^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 841 Florida High Schools

Better than 80% of Florida high schools

Summary

Navarre High School is a large public high school in Navarre, FL, serving 2,410 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Santa Rosa County School District, which ranks in the top 30% of Florida districts. The school has earned a consistent 4-star rating from Schooldigger for the past decade and currently ranks in the 80th percentile statewide, placing it 170th out of 838 Florida high schools. With about 30% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a relatively affluent community and stands out for its exceptional efficiency, spending just $7,533 per student—over $1,200 less than nearby Gulf Breeze High School and more than $2,000 less than Fort Walton Beach High School—while still achieving strong academic results.

Navarre High School excels in several key subjects, particularly science and history, with 85% of students proficient in Biology 1 and 83% in US History—rates that significantly outperform Milton High School (67% and 71%) and Okaloosa County schools like Choctawhatchee Senior High School. The school also shines in Geometry, where its 68% proficiency rate is 12 points above the state average and second only to Gulf Breeze High School among local competitors. However, there is a notable "Algebra 1 anomaly": only 58% of students are proficient in Algebra 1, which is 11 points below the district average—a persistent weakness that contrasts with the school's strength in Geometry. Additionally, chronic absenteeism has risen to 21.3%, slightly above the district average of 20.0%, though still well below the state rate of 31.4%.

The school boasts an exceptionally stable graduation rate, fluctuating between 93.4% and 97.6% over the past five years, and at 95.3% for the 2024-2025 school year, it surpasses rates at Milton High School (93.9%), Choctawhatchee (94.6%), and Fort Walton Beach (93.5%). While Navarre is a clear academic leader within the Santa Rosa district, it faces tight competition from Gulf Breeze High School, which holds a slightly higher state ranking (84th vs. 80th percentile) and outperforms Navarre in English Language Arts and US History. Overall, Navarre High School combines high academic outcomes with low spending per student, suggesting effective leadership and resource allocation, though its Algebra 1 performance and rising absenteeism are areas for families to watch.

2,410

Students ?

26.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,533

Per pupil spending ?

30.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8600 High School Blvd
Navarre, FL 32566

(850) 936-6080

District: Santa Rosa

Feeder schools for Navarre High School:

Elementary:	East Bay K-8 School
	Holley-Navarre Intermediate
	Holley-Navarre Primary
Middle:	Holley-Navarre Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.1%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Two or more races:

11.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2016 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (74% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Florida high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school74%

District avg70%

Florida avg64%

169^th of 841

Florida public high schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 15% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 7High Schools in the Santa Rosa

27^th of 70Santa Rosa 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	67.1	169 of 841	79.9%	★★★★☆
2025	65.5	180 of 844	78.7%	★★★★☆
2024	65.6	168 of 807	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	63.0	181 of 792	77.1%	★★★★☆
2022	65.6	156 of 774	79.8%	★★★★☆
2021	58.8	188 of 746	74.8%	★★★★☆
2019	66.7	144 of 734	80.4%	★★★★☆
2018	63.3	162 of 716	77.4%	★★★★☆
2017	64.9	144 of 714	79.8%	★★★★☆
2016	71.7	104 of 693	85.0%	★★★★☆
2014	78.3	84 of 687	87.8%	★★★★☆
2013	74.7	91 of 648	86.0%	★★★★☆
2012	66.2	120 of 606	80.2%	★★★★☆
2011	83.8	85 of 622	86.3%	★★★★☆
2010	82.3	80 of 620	87.1%	★★★★☆
2009	82.6	79 of 587	86.5%	★★★★☆
2008	80.0	97 of 577	83.2%	★★★★☆
2007	81.3	86 of 563	84.7%	★★★★☆
2006	80.2	72 of 477	84.9%	★★★★☆
2005	80.2	80 of 487	83.6%	★★★★☆
2004	75.3	104 of 484	78.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 185%+11 vs state

US History83%+9 vs state

English Language Arts71%+11 vs state

Geometry68%+12 vs state

Algebra 158%-5 vs state

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by a citizen on FaceBook
Tuesday, December 31, 2013

This school unfortunately has an alarming rate of corporal punishment (paddling) of school students. More students are hit at this school than in three NW Florida counties. Over 75-80 incidents per year are reported. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th 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
Navarre High School	Public	9-12	8600 High School Blvd	Navarre	32566	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 936-6080	2,410	92	26.1	30.4%	1,616 (67.1%)	112 (4.6%)	350 (14.5%)	51 (2.1%)	10 (0.4%)	7 (0.3%)	264 (11.0%)	67.1	169^th of 841 public high schools	79.9%		65.5	180^th of 844 public high schools	78.7%	11				70.0	72.0					58.0	68.0	85.0	83.0		$7,533	$353	$7,179
Fort Walton Beach High School	Public	9-12	400 Hollywood Blvd SW	Fort Walton Beach	32548	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-3300	1,550	71	21.7	46.3%	814 (52.5%)	212 (13.7%)	319 (20.6%)	47 (3.0%)	8 (0.5%)	7 (0.5%)	143 (9.2%)	48.5	360^th of 841 public high schools	57.2%		49.1	347^th of 844 public high schools	58.9%	13				58.0	56.0					52.0	57.0	71.0	70.0		$9,708	$143	$9,565
Choctawhatchee Senior High School	Public	9-12	110 Racetrack Rd NW	Fort Walton Beach	32547	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-3614	1,720	80	21.4	55.5%	874 (50.8%)	207 (12.0%)	406 (23.6%)	37 (2.2%)	7 (0.4%)	11 (0.6%)	178 (10.3%)	45.4	403^rd of 841 public high schools	52.1%		39	477^th of 844 public high schools	43.5%	74				55.0	59.0					55.0	46.0	69.0	74.0		$9,353	$281	$9,073
Okaloosa Technical College	Public	7-12	1976 Lewis Turner Blvd	Fort Walton Beach	32547	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-3500	42	6	7.0	61.9%	17 (40.5%)	5 (11.9%)	14 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (14.3%)								(n/a)															$15,896	$1,372	$14,525
Okaloosa Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	310 Perry Ave SE	Fort Walton Beach	32548	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 833-3533	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Milton High School	Public	9-12	5445 Stewart St	Milton	32570	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 983-5600	1,985	85	23.4	53.4%	1,414 (71.2%)	185 (9.3%)	151 (7.6%)	27 (1.4%)	7 (0.4%)	15 (0.8%)	186 (9.4%)	40	476^th of 841 public high schools	43.4%		46.9	374^th of 844 public high schools	55.7%	102				53.0	52.0					45.0	48.0	67.0	71.0		$8,777	$743	$8,033
Gulf Breeze High School	Public	9-12	675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy	Gulf Breeze	32561	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 916-4165	1,946	75	25.8	21.6%	1,527 (78.5%)	33 (1.7%)	197 (10.1%)	41 (2.1%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	142 (7.3%)	71.3	132^nd of 841 public high schools	84.3%		69.2	152^nd of 844 public high schools	82.0%	20				77.0	78.0					46.0	72.0	88.0	87.0		$8,203	$434	$7,770
Santa Rosa County Acceleration Academy	Public	6-12	5880 Stewart St	Milton	32570	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(866) 208-3324	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	2.1	799^th of 841 public high schools	5.0%					(n/a)		17.0	14.0	6.0	7.0		13.0	5.0	5.0		8.0			40.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Navarre High School

How many students attend Navarre High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,410 students attended Navarre High School.

Is Navarre High School a good school?

Navarre High School ranks 169^th of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Navarre High School?

Students at Navarre High School are 67% White, 15% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Navarre High School?

Navarre High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Bay K-8 School
Elementary : Holley-Navarre Intermediate
Elementary : Holley-Navarre Primary
Middle : Holley-Navarre Middle School

What district is Navarre High School in?

Santa Rosa

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2024–25 attendance dataAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

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

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