Okaloosa County School System Okaloosa County has 37 public schools, six private schools, and two vocational centers, all accredited by the State of Florida and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school system is ranked as one of the best educational systems in the nation. Students from the system rank among the highest in the nation in SAT and ACT scores.  The county also has one of the top rated Exceptional Child Programs for the gifted student, learning disabled and homebound students. To enroll a student, a proof of birth date, student social security number, and immunization against polio, diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, pertussis, tetanus and mumps is required. A physical examination is required for first-time students entering a Florida school, regardless of age. More information on public schools may be obtained from the Okaloosa County School Board, Administration Building, 120 Lowery Place SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. (850) 833-3100.

Visit their web site at www.okaloosaschools.com.

Northwest Florida State College
100 College Blvd.
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 678-5111
http://www.nwfsc.edu

Troy University, Florida Region
81 Beal Parkway
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548-2829
(850) 244-7414
http://fwb.troy.edu/

University of West Florida
1170 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., Bldg. 1
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 863-6570
http://www.uwf.edu/uwfMain/fwb.htm