Pea Ridge’s public schools outscore 80% of Florida districts
On the state math tests, 63% of Pea Ridge’s students scored proficient, above the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Pea Ridge, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Pea Ridge’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 423 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Pea Ridge’s, its schools beat 90%, higher than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 60% and math 63% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $10,692 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then 11 middle and six high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
West Florida Baptist Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Pea Ridge’s grade
A−: better than 80% of Florida school districts, #77 of 638 Florida towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Florida average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Pea Ridge, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Pea Ridge
Pea Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 846 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Pace
Kindergarten in Pea Ridge
Pea Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 846 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Pace
1st grade in Pea Ridge
Pea Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 846 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Pace
2nd grade in Pea Ridge
Pea Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 846 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Pace
3rd grade in Pea Ridge
Pea Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 846 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Pace
4th grade in Pea Ridge
Pea Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 846 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Pace
5th grade in Pea Ridge
Pea Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 846 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Pace
Pea Ridge’s public schools are run by Santa Rosa County School District, which also serves Gulf Breeze, Jay and Milton. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Pea Ridge vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Pea Ridge’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Pea Ridge | A− | Santa Rosa County |
Every school in Pea Ridge
17 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Pea Ridge’s schools
Are Pea Ridge’s schools good?
By Florida’s own tests, yes: the public schools Pea Ridge children attend outscore 80% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #77 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 90%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Pea Ridge in?
Santa Rosa County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 29,621 students in 37 schools (2024–25).
Where do Pea Ridge kids go to high school?
One of 6 high schools, depending on your address: Navarre High School, Pace High School, Milton High School, Gulf Breeze High School, Central School and Jay High School.
What is Pea Ridge’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Santa Rosa County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Pea Ridge spend per student?
$10,692 in Santa Rosa County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Pea Ridge?
Yes: West Florida Baptist Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 716 students).
Parents talk
What Pea Ridge families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.