Best Schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Fort Walton Beach, FL has a total of 19 schools including 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 10,530 students attend Fort Walton Beach, FL schools. On average, schools in Fort Walton Beach score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Fort Walton Beach exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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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
3. Okaloosa Technical College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students
2. W. C. Pryor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 709 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 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 971 Students
2. Kenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
3. Wright Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
4. Mary Esther Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
5. Elliott Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 597 Students
6. Annette P. Edwins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
7. Longwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
8. St Mary Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 408 Students
9. Montessori Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 86 Students
10. First United Methodist School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
16.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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