Okeechobee School District
School District · Okeechobee, Florida
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,523
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,523
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Evaluating Okeechobee?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Okeechobee as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Seminole Elementary School
Okeechobee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Everglades Elementary School
Okeechobee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Elementary School
Okeechobee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#53 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,523
$238 vs Florida median
District size
6,337 students
Smaller than Florida median
The short answer
Okeechobee ranks #53 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Okeechobee's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Seminole Elementary School (7.3/10), Everglades Elementary School (7.1/10), and South Elementary School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.3/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Okeechobee schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Okeechobee
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seminole Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Everglades Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | South Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | North Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Yearling Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Osceola Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Okeechobee Virtual Franchise | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Okeechobee High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Okeechobee Achievement Academy | 4.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Tantie | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Okeechobee
Okeechobee is a Okeechobee, Florida school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 6,337 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. The district invests $11,523 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Okeechobee demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Seminole Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Okeechobee students show an average math proficiency of 47.6% and ELA proficiency of 42.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Okeechobee, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Okeechobee with test data.
Schools in Okeechobee
11 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Okeechobee
- Total Enrollment
- 6,337
- Teachers (FTE)
- 344
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Okeechobee?
Okeechobee has 11 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Okeechobee?
The average composite rating for Okeechobee is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Okeechobee?
Okeechobee spends $11,523 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Okeechobee?
The average student-teacher ratio in Okeechobee is 18.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Okeechobee?
Seminole Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Okeechobee with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Okeechobee?
Across schools in Okeechobee with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Okeechobee compare to other districts in Florida?
Okeechobee has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.6%
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Compare Okeechobee with neighboring districts in the state.
- Miami-dade (536)
- Broward (325)
- Hillsborough (305)
- Orange (275)
- Palm Beach (235)
- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
- Volusia (89)
- Osceola (86)
- Manatee (82)
- Seminole (76)
- Collier (74)
- Escambia (70)
- Alachua (68)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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