For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 10,486 students in Santa Rosa County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Rosa County, FL are Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise, Gulf Breeze High School and Pace High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Rosa County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Santa Rosa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public high schools.
Santa Rosa County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Santa Rosa County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5330 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Gulf Breeze High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 916-4165
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 916-4165
Grades: 9-12
| 1,978 students
Rank: #33.
Pace High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4065 Norris Rd
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3600
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,240 students
Rank: #44.
Navarre High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8600 High School Blvd
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6080
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6080
Grades: 9-12
| 2,406 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Rosa Online Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5330 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #66.
Jay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3741 School St
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 675-4507
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 675-4507
Grades: 7-12
| 512 students
Rank: #77.
Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6180 Central School Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5640
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5640
Grades: PK-12
| 643 students
Rank: #88.
Milton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5445 Stewart St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5600
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,085 students
Rank: #99.
Ese Development Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6556 Firehouse Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Grades: PK-12
| 66 students
Rank: #1010.
Santa Rosa Adult School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5332 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5710
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5710
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #1111.
Learning Academy Of Santa Rosa
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5880 Stewart St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-3495
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-3495
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
Rank: #1212.
High Road
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4140 Berryhill Road
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 212-6158
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 212-6158
Grades: K-12
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6032 Hwy 90
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5052
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5052
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Radford M Locklin Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5330 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5715
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5715
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Santa Rosa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Berryhill Complex (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6751 Berryhill Street
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Grades: PK-12
| 74 students
Blackwater Stop Camp School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2451 Stop Camp Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-0995
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-0995
Grades: 7-12
| 17 students
Capstone Academy Milton Charter School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
5308 Stewart St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 626-3091
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 626-3091
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Ewes - E-ma-chamee Camp (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3112 Friendship Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(727) 461-2990
Milton, FL 32570
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
1955 Lowe Road
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6000
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6000
Grades: PK-2
| 869 students
Milton Girls Juvenile Residential (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5770 E Milton Rd
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 689-7117
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 689-7117
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Milton Youth Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
5770 E Milton Rd
Milton, FL 32583
(239) 261-2532
Milton, FL 32583
(239) 261-2532
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
11550 Munson Hwy
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-6130
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-6130
Grades: K-6
| 124 students
900 Via De Luna Dr
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Santa Rosa County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
05086 Canal Street
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-501
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-501
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5330 Berryhill Road
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5330 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Grades: K-12
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Santa Rosa County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Rosa County, FL include Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise, Gulf Breeze High School and Pace High School.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Rosa County?
14 public high schools are located in Santa Rosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa County?
Santa Rosa County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Santa Rosa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Santa Rosa County include: Milton High School vs. Pace High School, Jay High School vs. Central School, Pace High School vs. Milton High School
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