Summary:
The three public schools serving Freeport, Florida—Freeport Elementary School (K-4), Freeport Middle School (5-8), and Freeport Senior High School (9-12)—are part of the highly rated Walton County School District, which ranks in the 86th percentile statewide and serves about 2,587 students.
Freeport Senior High School stands out as the academic powerhouse with the highest state ranking (86th percentile) and a remarkable 99.4% graduation rate, far exceeding state and district averages. However, it also has the highest chronic absenteeism rate (33.3%) despite spending the most per student ($14,882). Freeport Middle School is the most improved, jumping 10 percentile points in state ranking over two years to the 82nd percentile, and it excels in advanced coursework like Algebra 1 (88% proficiency) and Geometry (83%). Yet it struggles with 5th-grade science (53%) and math (65%), suggesting a gap in foundational skills that the school later closes. Freeport Elementary School is a consistent performer with a 4-star rating, excelling particularly in math—4th-grade proficiency (82%) is 17 points above the state average—while its English Language Arts scores are slightly below the district average.
A key takeaway is the district-wide strength in advanced courses, with both middle and high schools outperforming state averages on End-of-Course exams. Economic need decreases as students get older, from 52.5% at the elementary level to 39.3% at the high school. The high school presents a paradox: high spending and graduation rates coexist with high absenteeism, suggesting effective intervention programs. Overall, Freeport schools offer strong academic foundations, especially in math and advanced coursework, though families should note the middle school's early-grade challenges and the high school's attendance concerns.
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