Best High Schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Fort Walton Beach, FL has 3 high schools with 3,335 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Fort Walton Beach score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fort Walton Beach underperform expectations.

1. Fort Walton Beach High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1620 Students

2. Choctawhatchee Senior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students

3. Okaloosa Technical College

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 38 Students

Best Middle Schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Fort Walton Beach, FL has 4 middle schools with 2,122 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Fort Walton Beach score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fort Walton Beach meet expectations.

1. Clifford Meigs Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students

2. W. C. Pryor Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 709 Students

3. Max Bruner Junior Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Fort Walton Beach, FL has 10 elementary schools with 4,818 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Fort Walton Beach score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fort Walton Beach meet expectations.

1. Liza Jackson Preparatory School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 971 Students

2. Kenwood Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students

3. Wright Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students

4. Mary Esther Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students

5. Elliott Point Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 597 Students

6. Annette P. Edwins Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students

7. Longwood Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students

8. St Mary Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Mary Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 408 Students

9. Montessori Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Montessori Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 86 Students

10. First United Methodist School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

First United Methodist School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 134 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Fort Walton Beach, FL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Fort Walton Beach, FL has a total population of 23,844 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Fort Walton Beach, FL

10,530

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

16.21 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.10 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fort Walton Beach, FL.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,971 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

59 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Fort Walton Beach, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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