Choctawhatchee Senior High School vs James Rickards High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 226 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
James Rickards High School
Tallahassee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,718 students
| Measure | Choctawhatchee Senior High School Fort Walton Beach, Florida | James Rickards High School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 576 | #439 of 576 |
| National rank | #7684 of 16,910 | #11242 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,720 | 1,718 |
| Enrollment | 1,720 | 1,718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 46% |
| city | Fort Walton Beach | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Choctawhatchee Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 38.8).
- •Choctawhatchee Senior High School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Choctawhatchee Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •James Rickards High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 55.5%).
- •Choctawhatchee Senior High School does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 26.4).
- •Choctawhatchee Senior High School is the larger school with 1,720 students compared with 1,718.
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 James Rickards High School?
On the Success Index (US), Choctawhatchee Senior High School ranks higher (52.6 vs 38.8 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 James Rickards High School?
About 226 km in a straight line, between Fort Walton Beach and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Choctawhatchee Senior High School: 1,720. James Rickards High School: 1,718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Choctawhatchee Senior High School and James Rickards High School rank in Florida?
Choctawhatchee Senior High School is 269th of 576 and James Rickards High School is 439th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).