Destin Middle School
#114 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#2850 of 15,369 nationally
About Destin Middle School
Destin Middle School is a public middle located in Destin, in the Okaloosa school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 799 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 114th of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 799.
There are 3 schools in Destin; Destin Middle School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)80%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.5
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 Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Destin Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Destin High School
Destin · Charter high · Grades 9–12
599 students · 2.0 km away
Destin Elementary School
Destin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
910 students · 6.4 km away
Bluewater Elementary School
Niceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
885 students · 10 km away
Addie R. Lewis School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
653 students · 12 km away
James E Plew Elementary School
Niceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students · 13 km away
Eglin Elementary School
Eglin Afb · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
436 students · 14 km away
Niceville Senior High School
Niceville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,036 students · 14 km away
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
Niceville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,061 students · 15 km away
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Tyrone Middle School
ST Petersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
Braden River Middle School
Bradenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students
Gulf Middle School
New Port Richey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
Walton Middle School
Defuniak Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
Mowat Middle School
Lynn Haven · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
Discovery Intermediate School
Kissimmee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Destin Middle School a good school?
Destin Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 72.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #114 of 563 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 Middle School rank in Florida?
Destin Middle School ranks #114 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #2850 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Destin Middle School?
Destin Middle School had 799 students in 2025.
Is Destin Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Destin Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Destin Middle School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Destin Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.