Very Good
#1166 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 31% in state
Niceville Senior High School
High School · Okaloosa · Niceville, FL
An Okaloosa high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 JOHN SIMS PKWY E, Niceville, FL 32578
- Math 76% proficient (2021)
- Reading 68% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Niceville Senior High School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 68% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Niceville Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,858
Median home value
$414,900
Median rent
$1,744/mo
College educated
45%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32578; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Bayou Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 863 | Compare → |
| Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State CollegeCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Baker SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,461 | Compare → |
| Emerald Coast Career Institute NEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 4–12 | Not available | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Okaloosa
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #10 of 46
- District spending per student
- $10,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Niceville Senior High School is listed in OKALOOSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Niceville Senior High School
Niceville Senior High School is a public high school in Niceville, FL, part of Okaloosa, serving approximately 1,998 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,166 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Niceville Senior High School
What grades does Niceville Senior High School serve?
Niceville Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Niceville Senior High School?
Niceville Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,998 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niceville Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niceville Senior High School is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Niceville Senior High School rank in FL?
Niceville Senior High School ranks #1,166 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Niceville Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Niceville Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Niceville Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Niceville Senior High School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Niceville Senior High School a charter school?
No, Niceville Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Niceville Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Niceville Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Niceville Senior High School?
18.1% of students at Niceville Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Okaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (850) 833-4114
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 32578)
- 33,948
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32578; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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