Fort Walton Beach High School vs Mary Esther Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Walton Beach High School
Fort Walton Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,550 students
Mary Esther Elementary School
Mary Esther · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
| Measure | Fort Walton Beach High School Fort Walton Beach, Florida | Mary Esther Elementary School Mary Esther, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 576 | #1201 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6271 of 16,910 | #20139 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,550 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 1,550 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 68% |
| city | Fort Walton Beach | Mary Esther |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.1 vs 57.2).
- •Fort Walton Beach High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Fort Walton Beach High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 73.3%).
- •Mary Esther Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 21.8).
- •Fort Walton Beach High School is the larger school with 1,550 students compared with 438.
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 Fort Walton Beach High School better than Mary Esther Elementary 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 Fort Walton Beach High School and Mary Esther Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fort Walton Beach and Mary Esther in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Walton Beach High School: 1,550. Mary Esther Elementary School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Walton Beach High School and Mary Esther Elementary School rank in Florida?
Fort Walton Beach High School is 207th of 576 and Mary Esther Elementary School is 1201st of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).