Serving 1,998 students in grades 9-12, Niceville Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,998 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Niceville Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Niceville Senior High School's student population of 1,998 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,998 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
School Rankings
Niceville Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Niceville Senior High School is 0.41, 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
#654 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
76%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Niceville Senior High School's ranking?
Niceville Senior High School is ranked #654 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Niceville Senior High School often compared to?
Niceville Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Walton Beach High School, Choctawhatchee Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Niceville Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Niceville Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Niceville Senior High School?
1,998 students attend Niceville Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Niceville Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Niceville Senior High School?
Niceville Senior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Niceville Senior High School offer ?
Niceville Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Niceville Senior High School part of?
Niceville Senior High School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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