Schools in Fort Walton Beach, Florida (2025)
10 schools · 7,932 students · 9 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 677.
Fort Walton Beach, in Florida, has 10 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 7,932 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high; by sector 9 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Fort Walton Beach's schools is 677, above the Florida median of 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
10 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Liza Jackson Preparatory School (86.0, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Northwest Florida Ballet Academie (83.7, top 10% of middle schools nationally), and Kenwood Elementary School (68.1, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students), Fort Walton Beach High School (1,550 students), Liza Jackson Preparatory School (977 students).
Ranked schools in Fort Walton Beach
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Florida.
- 186Liza Jackson Preparatory SchoolFort Walton Beach · Charter Elementary92% Math proficiency · 977 students
- 284Northwest Florida Ballet AcademieFort Walton Beach · Public Middle87% Math proficiency · 134 students
- 368Kenwood Elementary SchoolFort Walton Beach · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 471 students
- 458Fort Walton Beach High SchoolFort Walton Beach · Public High68% Math proficiency · 1,550 students
- 557Wright Elementary SchoolFort Walton Beach · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 609 students
- 653Elliott Point Elementary SchoolFort Walton Beach · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 583 students
- 753Max Bruner Junior Middle SchoolFort Walton Beach · Public Middle57% Math proficiency · 677 students
- 853Choctawhatchee Senior High SchoolFort Walton Beach · Public High59% Math proficiency · 1,720 students
- 950W. C. Pryor Middle SchoolFort Walton Beach · Public Middle62% Math proficiency · 721 students
- 1046Annette P. Edwins Elementary SchoolFort Walton Beach · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 490 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liza Jackson Preparatory School Fort Walton Beach · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 86.0 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 977 |
| 2 | Northwest Florida Ballet Academie Fort Walton Beach · Middle · Grades 3–8 | Public | 83.7 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 134 |
| 3 | Kenwood Elementary School Fort Walton Beach · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 68.1 Top 50% | 73% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 4 | Fort Walton Beach High School Fort Walton Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 58.1 Top 50% | 68% Math proficiency | 1,550 |
| 5 | Wright Elementary School Fort Walton Beach · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 56.7 Top 50% | 71% Math proficiency | 609 |
| 6 | Elliott Point Elementary School Fort Walton Beach · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53.0 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 583 |
| 7 | Max Bruner Junior Middle School Fort Walton Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 52.7 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 677 |
| 8 | Choctawhatchee Senior High School Fort Walton Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 52.6 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 1,720 |
| 9 | W. C. Pryor Middle School Fort Walton Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 49.9 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 721 |
| 10 | Annette P. Edwins Elementary School Fort Walton Beach · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.0 Lower 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 490 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Fort Walton Beach side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Fort Walton Beach?
Liza Jackson Preparatory School is the highest-ranked school in Fort Walton Beach with a Success Index (US) of 86.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Fort Walton Beach?
Fort Walton Beach has 10 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) educating 7,932 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Fort Walton Beach?
The median Enrollment across schools in Fort Walton Beach is 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.