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Best Schools in 32548, FL
32548, FL has 16 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 9,442 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 32548 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 32548, FL
The top high schools in 32548, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Walton Beach High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1620 Students
2. Choctawhatchee Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students
Best Middle Schools in 32548, FL
The top middle schools in 32548, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Destin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 846 Students
2. Clifford Meigs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students
3. Max Bruner Junior Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 32548, FL
The top elementary schools in 32548, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Destin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 976 Students
2. Florosa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
3. Mary Esther Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
4. Annette P. Edwins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
5. Elliott Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 597 Students
6. St Mary Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 408 Students
7. First United Methodist School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
First United Methodist School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 134 Students
8. Montessori Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 86 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 32548, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
32548, FL has a total population of 22,331 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 32548, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 32548, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 32548, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 32548, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 32548, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 32548, FL
How many schools are in 32548, FL?
32548, FL has 16 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,442 students in total.
How do schools in 32548 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 32548 score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 32548 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 32548?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations