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

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,842 students in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL are Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Liza Jackson Preparatory School and W. C. Pryor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Walton Beach, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Fort Walton Beach have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle 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.
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1123 Hospital Road
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
W. C. Pryor Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3613
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Max Bruner Junior Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
322 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3266
Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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
Okaloosa Virtual Franchise
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
Adolescent Substance Abuse (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1015 Mar Walt Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 301-3090
Gr: 6-12
Ami Kids Emerald Coast (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
207 4th St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Choctawatchee Academy (Closed 2009)
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%
Emerald Coast Career Institute S Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
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%
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 Success Academy (Closed 2009)
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%
Ocean City Elementary School (Closed 2009)
720 Essex Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3556
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Okaloosa Blended School (Closed 2014)
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3889
Gr: K-8
Okaloosa County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9120 Lowery Place, Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-310
W. E. Combs School (Closed 2010)
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 middle schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL include Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Liza Jackson Preparatory School and W. C. Pryor Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fort Walton Beach?
9 public middle schools are located in Fort Walton Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Walton Beach?
Fort Walton Beach public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fort Walton Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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