Excellent
#651 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 17% in state
South Walton High School
High School · Walton · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
A high school in Santa Rosa Beach, FL serving grades 9th – 12th.
645 GREENWAY TRL, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- Math 61% proficient (2021)
- Reading 68% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Walton High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 68% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (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 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Walton High 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Neighborhood SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | 5–12 | 4.7 mi | 440 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Walton
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #5 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
South Walton High School is listed in WALTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Walton High School
South Walton High School is a public high school in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, part of Walton, serving approximately 1,112 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #651 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about South Walton High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Walton High School
What grades does South Walton High School serve?
South Walton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Walton High School?
South Walton High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Walton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Walton High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Walton High School rank in FL?
South Walton High School ranks #651 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is South Walton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Walton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 South Walton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Walton High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Walton High School a charter school?
No, South Walton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Walton High School a Title I school?
No, South Walton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Walton High School?
20.6% of students at South Walton High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Walton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (850) 622-5020
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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