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Okeechobee County

Florida · Public K-12

Okeechobee County operates 13 public K-12 schools across Florida, with a combined student body of roughly 6,206 and a county population near 40,816. By grade band, the county runs 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Okeechobee County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,143
-419 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
-5 (-31%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
43%
was 45%
% Hispanic
47%
was 40%
% Black
6%
was 10%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
13
1 districts
Enrollment
6,206
NCES CCD
Median income
$57,984
Below Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
80.1%
Above Florida avg
Elementary
6
2,823 students
Middle
2
1,277 students
High
2
1,781 students
Combined / other
3
325 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
OKEECHOBEE
6,206 students · 1 district in Okeechobee County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Okeechobee County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
69%
Hispanic
26%
Black
8%
Asian
1%
Two or more
15%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
43%
Hispanic
46%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
41
21.4% under 18

Test scores in Okeechobee County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.

See all 8 schools in Okeechobee County ranked by score →

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOLOkeechobeeHigh09-121,718·
EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOkeechobeeElementaryKG-05737·
OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOLOkeechobeeMiddle06-08689·
YEARLING MIDDLE SCHOOLOkeechobeeMiddle06-08588·
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOkeechobeeElementaryKG-05571·
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOkeechobeeElementaryKG-05528·
SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOkeechobeeElementaryPK-05511·
SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOkeechobeeElementaryPK-05475·
OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMYOkeechobeeCombinedPK-12266·
TANTIEOkeechobeeHigh07-1263·
OKEECHOBEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISEOkeechobeeCombinedKG-1259·
STUDENT SERV./SPECIAL PROGRAMSOkeechobeeElementaryPK-PK1·
OKEECHOBEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMOkeechobeeCombinedKG-120·

Cities in Okeechobee County

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About Okeechobee County

Across the low-population Florida county of Okeechobee County of about 40,816 residents, the public-school footprint covers 13 schools and about 6,206 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $57,984, about 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 14%. That income level is 15% below the Florida median.

In terms of grade levels, Okeechobee County is built around 6 elementary schools (2,823 students), 2 middle schools (1,277), 2 high schools (1,781), and 3 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Okeechobee County is OKEECHOBEE, which alone enrolls about 6,206 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 6%: 6,562 students in SY 2017-18 versus 6,143 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 16 to 11 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 40% to 47% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Okeechobee County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Okeechobee County?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Okeechobee County, Florida, with a combined enrollment of about 6,206.
How many high schools are in Okeechobee County?
Okeechobee County, Florida has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,781 students.
How many middle schools are in Okeechobee County?
Okeechobee County, Florida has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,277 students.
How many elementary schools are in Okeechobee County?
Okeechobee County, Florida has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,823 students.
What is the largest school district in Okeechobee County?
OKEECHOBEE is the largest school district in Okeechobee County, serving approximately 6,206 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Okeechobee County?
Okeechobee County, Florida has a population of approximately 40,816, with a median age of 41. About 21.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Okeechobee County?
Median household income in Okeechobee County is $57,984, below the Florida average of $68,377. About 14.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Okeechobee County?
Approximately 15.8% of adults 25 and older in Okeechobee County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Okeechobee County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 80.1% of students in Okeechobee County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Florida county average of 51.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Okeechobee County schools?
Across Okeechobee County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 20.8 to 1.

Okeechobee County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data