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Seaside Neighborhood School

Public, Charter Grades 5-12

30^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 96% of Florida high schools

Summary

Seaside Neighborhood School in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, is a public charter school serving 501 students in grades 5-12 within the high-performing Walton County School District, consistently ranking among the top 4% of high schools in Florida.

Seaside stands out for its elite academic performance, with recent test scores showing 100% proficiency in Civics and 7th Grade Math, and 98% in Biology—rates dramatically higher than district and state averages. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 2.7%, which is nearly 10 times lower than the district average of 24.3% and over 11 times lower than the state average of 31.4%. For four of the last five years, Seaside has achieved a perfect 100% graduation rate, a feat unmatched by nearby schools like South Walton High School or Freeport Senior High School. This consistency in high performance, sustained over a decade, points to a deeply embedded culture of success.

An interesting comparison is with the nearby Magnet Innovation Center, another elite 5-star school just 7 miles away. While both achieve near-perfect graduation rates, Seaside does so with a larger student body and at half the cost per student ($11,607 vs. $23,387), making it a model of high efficiency. The school’s student body has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (3.19%), which is a fraction of the rate at Destin High School (21.04%) or Freeport Senior High School (39.29%). This socioeconomic context is a key differentiator, highlighting the advantages of a highly resourced and engaged community in driving academic excellence.

501

Students ?

18.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,607

Per pupil spending ?

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10 Smolian Circle
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

(850) 231-0396

District: Walton

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.8%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Two or more races:

3.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2016 → 96th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (91% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Florida high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school91%

District avg74%

Florida avg62%

Middle school

18^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

30^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 4%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 6High Schools in the Walton

10^th of 70Walton among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	95.3	18 of 1216	98.5%	★★★★★
2025	93.8	37 of 1205	96.9%	★★★★★
2024	96.1	17 of 1196	98.6%	★★★★★
2023	95.9	26 of 1177	97.8%	★★★★★
2022	96.9	22 of 1148	98.1%	★★★★★
2021	98.5	5 of 1136	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	96.0	21 of 1099	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	97.3	13 of 1035	98.7%	★★★★★
2017	97.6	8 of 1031	99.2%	★★★★★
2016	97.0	14 of 997	98.6%	★★★★★
2014	95.4	21 of 999	97.9%	★★★★★
2013	96.8	12 of 956	98.7%	★★★★★
2012	96.7	9 of 897	99.0%	★★★★★
2011	95.3	11 of 891	98.8%	★★★★★
2010	93.8	15 of 839	98.2%	★★★★★
2009	91.5	37 of 780	95.3%	★★★★★
2008	92.0	35 of 740	95.3%	★★★★★
2007	94.3	15 of 736	98.0%	★★★★★
2006	96.1	9 of 675	98.7%	★★★★★
2005	77.9	117 of 602	80.6%	★★★★☆
2004	94.3	19 of 593	96.8%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	87.3	30 of 838	96.4%	★★★★★
2025	87.4	34 of 844	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	92.1	10 of 807	98.8%	★★★★★
2023	91.9	16 of 792	98.0%	★★★★★
2022	94.1	6 of 774	99.2%	★★★★★
2021	90.5	18 of 746	97.6%	★★★★★
2019	92.7	8 of 734	98.9%	★★★★★
2018	91.5	12 of 716	98.3%	★★★★★
2017	89.1	23 of 714	96.8%	★★★★★
2016	92.0	15 of 693	97.8%	★★★★★
2014	91.5	23 of 687	96.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Civics100%+23 vs state

Biology 198%+24 vs state

Algebra 196%+33 vs state

US History93%+19 vs state

Math91%+31 vs state

Geometry90%+34 vs state

English Language Arts89%+28 vs state

Science87%+31 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)				Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seaside Neighborhood School	Public, Charter	5-12	10 Smolian Circle	Santa Rosa Beach	32459	Walton County	Walton	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 231-0396	501	27	18.5	3.2%	425 (84.8%)	4 (0.8%)	38 (7.6%)	15 (3.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	87.3	30^th of 838 public high schools	96.4%		87.4	34^th of 844 public high schools	96.0%	4	74.0	90.0	94.0	96.0	88.0	91.0	80.0	95.0	100.0	93.0	80.0	94.0	96.0	90.0	98.0	93.0	100.0	$11,607	$00	$11,607
South Walton High School	Public	9-12	645 Greenway Trl	Santa Rosa Beach	32459	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	No	(850) 622-5020	1,127	55	20.5	20.4%	813 (72.1%)	29 (2.6%)	231 (20.5%)	14 (1.2%)	9 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.8%)	68	157^th of 838 public high schools	81.3%		76.2	105^th of 844 public high schools	87.6%	52					58.0	74.0							76.0	68.0	85.0	89.0		$12,252	$245	$12,007
Magnet Innovation Center	Public	9-12	133 South Watersound Pkwy	Inlet Beach	32461	Walton County	Walton	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 622-5020	117	7	16.4	10.3%	95 (81.2%)	1 (0.9%)	12 (10.3%)	3 (2.6%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)	88.5	22^nd of 838 public high schools	97.4%		92.2	10^th of 844 public high schools	98.8%	12					98.0	90.0								88.0	100.0	94.0		$23,387	$488	$22,898
Contracted Residential Services	Public	6-12	101a Business Center Dr	Miramar	32550	Walton County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 863-4160	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Freeport Senior High School	Public	9-12	12615 Us Highway 331 S	Freeport	32439	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	No	(850) 892-1200	677	42	16.1	39.3%	484 (71.5%)	16 (2.4%)	141 (20.8%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (3.5%)	73.4	114^th of 838 public high schools	86.4%		73	128^th of 844 public high schools	84.8%	14					68.0	72.0							63.0	81.0	98.0	89.0		$14,882	$317	$14,567
Destin High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4325 Commons Dr	Destin	32541	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 424-1664	599	30	19.9	21.0%	445 (74.3%)	48 (8.0%)	60 (10.0%)	11 (1.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.2%)	50.3	337^th of 838 public high schools	59.8%		54.5	273^rd of 844 public high schools	67.7%	64					55.0	57.0							48.0	70.0	73.0	76.0		$9,581	$119	$9,461

Frequently Asked Questions about Seaside Neighborhood School

How many students attend Seaside Neighborhood School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 501 students attended Seaside Neighborhood School.

Is Seaside Neighborhood School a good school?

Yes! Seaside Neighborhood School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 30^th of 838 Florida high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Seaside Neighborhood School?

Students at Seaside Neighborhood School are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Seaside Neighborhood School in?

Walton

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