Summary:
The city of Fort Walton Beach, Florida is home to 13 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a wide range of academic performance.
Two standout schools in the Fort Walton Beach area are Liza Jackson Preparatory School, a public charter elementary/middle school that consistently ranks among the top in Florida, and Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, an alternative school serving grades 3-10 with exceptional test scores. In contrast, some schools like Wright Elementary and Annette P. Edwins Elementary struggle, with lower test scores and rankings.
The Okaloosa school district, which encompasses the Fort Walton Beach schools, is ranked 12th out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating, suggesting the district is performing well overall. However, the high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools and the correlation between socioeconomic factors and school performance indicate areas for improvement within the district.
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