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Best Fort Walton Beach Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,520 students in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL are Fort Walton Beach High School, Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program and Choctawhatchee Senior High School. 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 39% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Fort Walton Beach have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,550 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,720 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
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 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
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: 6-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
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: 2-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Okaloosa Virtual Franchise
310 Perry Ave Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Gr: 6-12

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 Fort Walton Beach High School, Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program and Choctawhatchee Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fort Walton Beach?
7 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fort Walton Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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