Excellent
#372 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 10% in state
Seaside Neighborhood School
High School · Walton · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
A Walton charter high school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 4610, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- Math 100% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 88% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Seaside Neighborhood School score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 94% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 97% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Seaside Neighborhood School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- County Safety: Average653/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,067
Median home value
$613,100
Median rent
$2,165/mo
College educated
48.2%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Walton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 1,112 | Compare → |
| Freeport Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 677 | Compare → |
| Paxton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 795 | Compare → |
| Walton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 898 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Walton
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #1 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seaside Neighborhood School is listed in WALTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seaside Neighborhood School
Seaside Neighborhood School is a public high school in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, part of Walton, serving approximately 440 students in grades 5th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #372 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seaside Neighborhood School
What grades does Seaside Neighborhood School serve?
Seaside Neighborhood School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Seaside Neighborhood School?
Seaside Neighborhood School has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seaside Neighborhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seaside Neighborhood School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seaside Neighborhood School rank in FL?
Seaside Neighborhood School ranks #372 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Seaside Neighborhood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Seaside Neighborhood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Seaside Neighborhood School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seaside Neighborhood School has 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Seaside Neighborhood School a charter school?
Yes, Seaside Neighborhood School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Seaside Neighborhood School a Title I school?
No, Seaside Neighborhood School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seaside Neighborhood School?
7.7% of students at Seaside Neighborhood School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 440
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Walton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (850) 231-0396
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 32459)
- 22,104
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32459; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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