For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,552 students in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL are Seaside Neighborhood School and South Walton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Santa Rosa Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public high schools.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Walton High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seaside Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10 Smolian Circle
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-0396
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-0396
Grades: 5-12
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
South Walton High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
645 Greenway Trl
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5020
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL include Seaside Neighborhood School and South Walton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Rosa Beach?
2 public high schools are located in Santa Rosa Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa Beach?
Santa Rosa Beach public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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