Summary:
The 32547 zip code area of Okaloosa County, Florida is home to 6 schools serving grades K-12, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 0 alternative schools. The schools are part of the Okaloosa school district, which is ranked 12th out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The standout school in this area is Liza Jackson Preparatory School, a public charter school serving grades K-8. Liza Jackson Preparatory consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has exceptional test scores, with the majority of students scoring proficient or better on state assessments, often significantly outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, the elementary schools (Wright and Kenwood) generally had lower test scores compared to the district and state, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points below.
The middle and high schools in the area (Choctawhatchee and W.C. Pryor) have more mixed performance, with some areas of strength but also some areas where they are underperforming compared to the district and state. The high spending per student at Okaloosa Technical College ($23,752) does not seem to translate to strong academic performance, as the school ranks near the bottom of the state's high schools. Overall, the data highlights the stark differences in academic performance and resource allocation among the schools in the 32547 zip code area, suggesting the need to address the needs of the lower-performing schools to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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