Choctawhatchee Senior High School vs Clifford Meigs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
Fort Walton Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,720 students
Clifford Meigs Middle School
Shalimar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
| Measure | Choctawhatchee Senior High School Fort Walton Beach, Florida | Clifford Meigs Middle School Shalimar, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 576 | #206 of 563 |
| National rank | #7684 of 16,910 | #4770 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,720 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 1,720 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 73% |
| city | Fort Walton Beach | Shalimar |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifford Meigs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 52.6).
- •Clifford Meigs Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Clifford Meigs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Choctawhatchee Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 57.8%).
- •Clifford Meigs Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 21.5).
- •Choctawhatchee Senior High School is the larger school with 1,720 students compared with 612.
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 Choctawhatchee Senior High School better than Clifford Meigs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clifford Meigs Middle School ranks higher (63.2 vs 52.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Choctawhatchee Senior High School and Clifford Meigs Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Walton Beach and Shalimar in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Choctawhatchee Senior High School: 1,720. Clifford Meigs Middle School: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Choctawhatchee Senior High School and Clifford Meigs Middle School rank in Florida?
Choctawhatchee Senior High School is 269th of 576 and Clifford Meigs Middle School is 206th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).