Choctawhatchee Senior High School vs Fort Walton Beach High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 4.8 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
Fort Walton Beach High School
Fort Walton Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,550 students
| Measure | Choctawhatchee Senior High School Fort Walton Beach, Florida | Fort Walton Beach High School Fort Walton Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 576 | #207 of 576 |
| National rank | #7684 of 16,910 | #6271 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,720 | 1,550 |
| Enrollment | 1,720 | 1,550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 68% |
| city | Fort Walton Beach | Fort Walton Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Walton Beach High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 52.6).
- •Fort Walton Beach High School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Fort Walton Beach High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 55.5%).
- •Choctawhatchee Senior High School does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 21.8).
- •Choctawhatchee Senior High School is the larger school with 1,720 students compared with 1,550.
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 Fort Walton Beach High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Walton Beach High School ranks higher (58.1 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 Fort Walton Beach High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Walton Beach and Fort Walton Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Choctawhatchee Senior High School: 1,720. Fort Walton Beach High School: 1,550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Choctawhatchee Senior High School and Fort Walton Beach High School rank in Florida?
Choctawhatchee Senior High School is 269th of 576 and Fort Walton Beach High School is 207th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).