12 schools in Okaloosa County earn 'Schools of Excellence' honor

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Education has designated 10 Okaloosa County schools, along with two charter schools, as "Schools of Excellence" for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Schools of Excellence program recognizes and rewards the state's highest-performing schools. “This prestigious recognition is awarded to schools that have consistently ranked in the 80th percentile or higher for at least two of the last three school years based on their school grade calculation. I want to extend my heartfelt …