Bay School vs South Walton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay School
Santa Rosa · Public other · Grades PK–PK
130 students
South Walton High School
Santa Rosa Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,127 students
| Measure | Bay School Santa Rosa, Florida | South Walton High School Santa Rosa Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #64 of 576 |
| National rank | – | #2241 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 130 | 1,127 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 1,127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74% |
| Math proficiency | – | 74% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Walton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 33.8%).
- •Bay School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 20.9).
- •South Walton High School is the larger school with 1,127 students compared with 130.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bay School better than South Walton High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bay School and South Walton High School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay School: 130. South Walton High School: 1,127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay School and South Walton High School rank in Florida?
Bay School is unranked and South Walton High School is 64th of 576 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).