For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,312 students in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL are Seaside Neighborhood School and Emerald Coast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Santa Rosa Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
Emerald Coast Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4019 Us Highway 98e
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5025
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5025
Grades: 6-8
| 872 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL include Seaside Neighborhood School and Emerald Coast Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Santa Rosa Beach?
2 public middle schools are located in Santa Rosa Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa Beach?
Santa Rosa Beach public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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