Serving 1,112 students in grades 9-12, South Walton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,112 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
South Walton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Walton High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Walton High School is ranked #646 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are South Walton High School often compared to?
South Walton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freeport Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Walton High School?
The graduation rate of South Walton High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Walton High School?
1,112 students attend South Walton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of South Walton High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Walton High School?
South Walton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Walton High School offer ?
South Walton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Walton High School part of?
great school! ive been a student here for 2 years now and i absolutely love it. great teacher, great administration, and no fights or any bad things happen. very nice place to come.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kayla
56/15/2009
Amazing school. Very family oriented. Children know everyone!
- Posted by Parent - ilove
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,112 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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