For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,962 students in 32548, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in 32548, FL are Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Fort Walton Beach High School and Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 32548 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 32548, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 32548 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Walton Beach High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32548, FL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Perry Ave Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Grades: 3-10
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Walton Beach High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,558 students
Rank: #33.
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: #44.
Silver Sands-excep. Children
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
349 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
Rank: #55.
Okaloosa Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Lovejoy Road Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Grades: 3-12
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 Perry Avenue Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
32548, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ami Kids Emerald Coast (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
207 4th St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Emerald Coast Career Institute S Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3106
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3106
Grades: 4-8
| 42 students
Exceptional Student Education (ina (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
120 Lowery Place, S.e.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Okaloosa County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9120 Lowery Place, Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-310
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3345
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3345
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 32548, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in 32548, FL include Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Fort Walton Beach High School and Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public high schools are located in 32548?
6 public high schools are located in 32548.
What is the racial composition of students in 32548?
32548 public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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