For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,962 students in 32548, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in 32548, FL are Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Fort Walton Beach High School and Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 32548 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 32548, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32548, FL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
310 Perry Ave Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Gr: 3-10 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Fort Walton Beach High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,558 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Gr: K-12 | 4 students
Rank: #44.
Silver Sands-excep. Children
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Okaloosa Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Gr: 3-12 | 157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
310 Perry Avenue Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Gr: 6-12
32548, Florida ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ami Kids Emerald Coast (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
207 4th St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 55%
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
Gr: 4-8 | 42 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3345
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 Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Fort Walton Beach High School and Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public high schools are located in 32548?
6 public high schools are located in 32548.
What is the racial composition of students in 32548?
32548 public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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