Destin High School
#147 of 576 high schools in Florida
#4979 of 16,910 nationally
About Destin High School
Destin High School is a charter high located in Destin, in the Okaloosa school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 599 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 147th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 599.
There are 3 schools in Destin; Destin High School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Destin High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Destin High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Destin Middle School
Destin · Public middle · Grades 5–8
799 students · 2.0 km away
Destin Elementary School
Destin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
910 students · 4.7 km away
Bluewater Elementary School
Niceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
885 students · 11 km away
Addie R. Lewis School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
653 students · 12 km away
Eglin Elementary School
Eglin Afb · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
436 students · 13 km away
James E Plew Elementary School
Niceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students · 14 km away
Shalimar Elementary School
Shalimar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students · 14 km away
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students · 15 km away
Clifford Meigs Middle School
Shalimar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students · 15 km away
Niceville Senior High School
Niceville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,036 students · 15 km away
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Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
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624 students
Global Leadership Academy High School
Jacksonville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
626 students
Doctors Charter School of Miami Shores
Miami Shores · Charter high · Grades 6–12
567 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Destin High School a good school?
Destin High School has a Success Index (US) of 63.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #147 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Destin High School rank in Florida?
Destin High School ranks #147 of 576 high schools in Florida and #4979 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Destin High School?
Destin High School had 599 students in 2025.
Is Destin High School a elementary school or a high school?
Destin High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Destin High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Destin High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.