For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,043 students in 34972, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 34972, FL are Okeechobee Virtual Franchise, Okeechobee High School and Okeechobee Achievement Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 34972 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 34972, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 34972 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Okeechobee High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34972, FL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Nw 34th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Okeechobee High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Us Highway 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5025
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5025
Gr: 9-12 | 1,718 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Nw 34th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 34972, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 34972, FL include Okeechobee Virtual Franchise, Okeechobee High School and Okeechobee Achievement Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 34972?
3 public high schools are located in 34972.
What is the racial composition of students in 34972?
34972 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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