Serving 68 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Richbourg School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richbourg School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Richbourg School's student population of 68 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
68 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Richbourg School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richbourg School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3624 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
4%
37%

Black
16%
21%

White
71%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richbourg School's ranking?
Richbourg School is ranked #3624 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richbourg School?
The graduation rate of Richbourg School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Richbourg School?
68 students attend Richbourg School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Richbourg School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richbourg School?
Richbourg School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richbourg School offer ?
Richbourg School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Richbourg School part of?
Richbourg School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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