A+
Excellent
97/100

South Walton High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 645 GREENWAY TRL, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 73% · Math 61% proficient · 88th percentile in Florida
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Florida for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

97
Repit Score
out of 100
1,112
Students
enrolled
18.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%88/100reading 90th percentile, math 87th percentile among Florida high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%87/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 12% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +16 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency73% (+24 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency61% (+15 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+19 pts vs. state avg 78%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White79%67%reading +17 pts, math +16 pts87th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%42%reading -6 pts, math +8 pts60th percentile (list)
Low-income57%47%reading +17 pts, math +19 pts86th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 645 GREENWAY TRL
City Santa Rosa Beach
ZIP Code 32459
District 1201980
NCES School ID 120198003941
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 32459

Understanding the community around South Walton High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $99,081
Per Capita Income $64,279
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 49.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.9%
High School or Higher 95.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $499,900
Median Rent $1,932
Owner-Occupied 79.3%
Renter-Occupied 20.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Walton High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.8%
Hispanic/Latino 17.7%
Two or More Races 2.9%
Black 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,112
Teachers (FTE) 58.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Walton High School?
South Walton High School has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Walton High School?
South Walton High School has 1,112 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1.
What grades does South Walton High School serve?
South Walton High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Walton High School receive per student?
South Walton High School receives $15,507 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Walton High School in 32459 ▼
Avg Home Value
$864,108
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,914
1-Year Change
+0.4%
% Renters
20.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026