Emerald Coast Middle School vs South Walton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerald Coast Middle School
Santa Rosa Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
South Walton High School
Santa Rosa Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,127 students
| Measure | Emerald Coast Middle School Santa Rosa Beach, Florida | South Walton High School Santa Rosa Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 563 | #64 of 576 |
| National rank | #1921 of 15,369 | #2241 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 872 | 1,127 |
| Enrollment | 872 | 1,127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 74% |
| city | Santa Rosa Beach | Santa Rosa Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerald Coast Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 74.5).
- •South Walton High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •South Walton High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •South Walton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 26%).
- •Emerald Coast Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.9).
- •South Walton High School is the larger school with 1,127 students compared with 872.
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 Emerald Coast Middle School better than South Walton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerald Coast Middle School ranks higher (77.4 vs 74.5 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 Emerald Coast Middle School and South Walton High School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa Beach and Santa Rosa Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerald Coast Middle School: 872. South Walton High School: 1,127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerald Coast Middle School and South Walton High School rank in Florida?
Emerald Coast Middle School is 74th of 563 and South Walton High School is 64th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).