For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,707 students in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL are Fort Walton Beach High School, Choctawhatchee Senior High School and Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Walton Beach, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Fort Walton Beach have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Fort Walton Beach, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Florida average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Walton Beach High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Walton Beach High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,704 students
Rank: #22.
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Grades: 9-12
| 1,641 students
Rank: #33.
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #44.
Okaloosa Technical College
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3500
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3500
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
Rank: #55.
Okaloosa Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Lovejoy Road Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Grades: 4-12
| 167 students
Rank: #66.
Silver Sands-excep. Children
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
349 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Grades: PK-12
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 Perry Avenue Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Fort Walton Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adolescent Substance Abuse (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1015 Mar Walt Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 301-3090
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 301-3090
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Ami Kids Emerald Coast (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
207 4th St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
110 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Emerald Coast Career Institute S Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3106
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3106
Grades: 4-8
| 42 students
Exceptional Student Education (ina (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
120 Lowery Place, S.e.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
720 Essex Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3556
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3556
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3889
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3889
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Okaloosa County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9120 Lowery Place, Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-310
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3345
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3345
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL include Fort Walton Beach High School, Choctawhatchee Senior High School and Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public high schools are located in Fort Walton Beach, FL?
7 public high schools are located in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Walton Beach, FL?
Fort Walton Beach, FL public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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