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Best Fort Walton Beach ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,706 students in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Fort Walton Beach, 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.
Fort Walton Beach, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (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 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
310 Perry Ave Se
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Gr: K-12 | 4 students
Rank: #44.
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Gr: 9-12 | 1,701 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
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 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Okaloosa Technical College
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3500
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
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: 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
Gr: 6-12
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Fort Walton Beach, Florida ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1015 Mar Walt Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 301-3090
Gr: 6-12
207 4th St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 55%
110 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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%
720 Essex Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3556
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3889
Gr: K-8
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 Fort Walton Beach, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL include Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Fort Walton Beach High School and Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public high schools are located in Fort Walton Beach?
8 public high schools are located in Fort Walton Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Walton Beach?
Fort Walton Beach 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).
Which public high schools in Fort Walton Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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