Best 32548 Florida Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,758 students in 32548, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 32548, FL are Fort Walton Beach High School, Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program and Silver Sands-excep. Children. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 32548 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 32548, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 32548 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Walton Beach High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32548, FL Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Walton Beach High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,550 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Silver Sands-excep. Children
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
349 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Gr: PK-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Okaloosa Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Lovejoy Road Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Gr: 2-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
310 Perry Ave Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Gr: 6-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 32548 Florida

32548, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
207 4th St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 55%
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3106
Gr: 4-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
120 Lowery Place, S.e.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
9120 Lowery Place, Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-310
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3345
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 32548, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 32548, FL include Fort Walton Beach High School, Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program and Silver Sands-excep. Children.
How many public high schools are located in 32548?
5 public high schools are located in 32548.
What is the racial composition of students in 32548?
32548 public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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