Destin Elementary School vs Destin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Destin Elementary School
Destin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
910 students
Destin High School
Destin · Charter high · Grades 9–12
599 students
| Measure | Destin Elementary School Destin, Florida | Destin High School Destin, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 2,187 | #147 of 576 |
| National rank | #6238 of 50,301 | #4979 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 910 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 910 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | – |
| Math proficiency | 85% | – |
| city | Destin | Destin |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Destin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 63.2).
- •Destin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 44.5%).
- •Destin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.0).
- •Destin Elementary School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 599.
- •Destin Elementary School is a public school while Destin High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Destin Elementary School better than Destin High School?
On the Success Index (US), Destin Elementary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 63.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Destin Elementary School and Destin High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Destin and Destin in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Destin Elementary School: 910. Destin High School: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Destin Elementary School and Destin High School rank in Florida?
Destin Elementary School is 413th of 2,187 and Destin High School is 147th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).