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OKEECHOBEE

Florida · Public School District
13
Schools
6,398
Students
$11,469
Per-Pupil Spend
-20% nat'l
67.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+15pp vs nat'l
74.2%
Graduation Rate
-12.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

OKEECHOBEE is a public school district in Florida serving 6,398 students across 13 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 74.2% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,469 is below the national average for a US public school district. 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05530
EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05760
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05576
SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05502
SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06573
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08753
YEARLING MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08668
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL09–121,692
TANTIE07–1253
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,469-20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
31%
State
45.0%
Local (property tax)
31.1%
Federal
23.9%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (31%), with notable federal support (24%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
6,398
Students
67%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.2%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.2%, graduation is 12.3 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,469, spending is 20% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
24% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in OKEECHOBEE?
OKEECHOBEE has 13 public schools, serving a total of 6,398 students.
What is the graduation rate for OKEECHOBEE?
The graduation rate is 74.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does OKEECHOBEE spend per student?
OKEECHOBEE spends $11,469 per pupil — 20% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in OKEECHOBEE?
67% of students in OKEECHOBEE qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in OKEECHOBEE?
No, OKEECHOBEE does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does OKEECHOBEE serve?
OKEECHOBEE serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for OKEECHOBEE?
The median opportunity score across schools in OKEECHOBEE is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.