Destin Middle School

Destin Middle School serves 851 students in grades 5-8 in Destin, Florida, earning recognition as one of the top-performing middle schools in the state. With a ranking of #896 out of 3,816 Florida schools, placing it in the 76th percentile, the school demonstrates strong academic achievement with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. The school excels particularly in mathematics, where 73% of students achieve proficiency or above across all grade levels, while 66% of students meet or exceed proficiency standards in English Language Arts and Reading.

These solid academic outcomes reflect the commitment of the school's 42 full-time equivalent teachers, who maintain a student-teacher ratio of 20.3 to 1. Located at 4608 Legendary Marina Drive, Destin Middle School serves a well-educated community where 47% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding ZIP code 32541 has a median household income of $89,826 and a low poverty rate of 8.9%, with a median home value of $476,400.

This regular public school operates within an affluent mid-size suburban setting that supports educational achievement and provides students with a stable learning environment along Florida's emerald coast.

The student-teacher ratio at Destin Middle School is 20.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.