Fort Walton Beach High School vs Wright Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 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
Wright Elementary School
Fort Walton Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students
| Measure | Fort Walton Beach High School Fort Walton Beach, Florida | Wright Elementary School Fort Walton Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 576 | #1215 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6271 of 16,910 | #20493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,550 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 1,550 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| 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 56.7).
- •Wright Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Fort Walton Beach High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 80.6%).
- •Wright Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 21.8).
- •Fort Walton Beach High School is the larger school with 1,550 students compared with 609.
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 Wright Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Walton Beach High School ranks higher (58.1 vs 56.7 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 Fort Walton Beach High School and Wright Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Fort Walton Beach and Fort Walton Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Walton Beach High School: 1,550. Wright Elementary School: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Walton Beach High School and Wright Elementary School rank in Florida?
Fort Walton Beach High School is 207th of 576 and Wright Elementary School is 1215th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).