Seaside Neighborhood School vs South Walton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Seaside Neighborhood School
Santa Rosa Beach · Charter high · Grades 5–12
501 students
South Walton High School
Santa Rosa Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,127 students
| Measure | Seaside Neighborhood School Santa Rosa Beach, Florida | South Walton High School Santa Rosa Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4 of 576 | #64 of 576 |
| National rank | #498 of 16,910 | #2241 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 501 | 1,127 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 1,127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.2% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 74% |
| city | Santa Rosa Beach | Santa Rosa Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seaside Neighborhood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 74.5).
- •Seaside Neighborhood School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 74%).
- •Seaside Neighborhood School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 74%).
- •Seaside Neighborhood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 20.4%).
- •Seaside Neighborhood School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.9).
- •South Walton High School is the larger school with 1,127 students compared with 501.
- •Seaside Neighborhood School is a charter school while South Walton High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Seaside Neighborhood School better than South Walton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Seaside Neighborhood School ranks higher (86.5 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 Seaside Neighborhood School and South Walton High School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa Beach and Santa Rosa Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Seaside Neighborhood School: 501. South Walton High School: 1,127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Seaside Neighborhood School and South Walton High School rank in Florida?
Seaside Neighborhood School is 4th of 576 and South Walton High School is 64th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).