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Freeport Senior High School

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Freeport Senior High School ranks 114 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

114^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 86% of Florida high schools

Summary

Freeport Senior High School in Freeport, FL, is a mid-sized high school serving 677 students in grades 9-12 within the Walton County School District, and it has earned a reputation as a consistently high-performing school in the Florida Panhandle.

Freeport stands out for its exceptional graduation rate, which has hovered near 100% for the last five years—reaching 99.4% in the 2024-2025 school year. This rate is virtually identical to elite coastal schools like Magnet Innovation Center and Seaside Neighborhood School (both at 100%), and far higher than struggling Walton Academy Inc. (56.7%). The school also excels in Biology 1, where 98% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—tying Seaside and outperforming South Walton High School (85%) and Walton High School (78%). With a free/reduced lunch rate of 39.29%, Freeport serves a more diverse socioeconomic mix than its coastal neighbors, balancing strong academic outcomes with a community that is more representative of the broader region.

One notable challenge is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 33.3%—nearly three times higher than South Walton (12.4%) and twelve times higher than Seaside (2.7%). This creates an interesting paradox: how can a school where one-third of students are chronically absent still graduate 99.4% of them? This may reflect effective credit recovery programs or a supportive staff, but reducing absenteeism could further boost already strong test scores. Freeport’s consistency is a key strength—it has never dropped below the 76th percentile in state rankings over the past decade, making it a reliable choice for families. Compared to nearby Ponce De Leon High School in the Holmes County district, Freeport outperforms in nearly every academic metric while serving a student body with a much lower poverty rate, highlighting the strength of the Walton County district.

677

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,882

Per pupil spending ?

39.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12615 Us Highway 331 S
Freeport, FL 32439

(850) 892-1200

District: Walton

Feeder schools for Freeport Senior High School:

Elementary:	Dune Lakes Elementary School
	Freeport Elementary School
	Maude Saunders Elementary School
	Mossy Head School
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	Van R. Butler Elementary School
	West Defuniak Elementary School
Middle:	Emerald Coast Middle School
	Freeport Middle School
	Walton Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.5%

Hispanic:

20.8%

Two or more races:

3.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2016 → 86th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (79% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Florida high schools

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school79%

District avg77%

Florida avg64%

114^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	73.4	114 of 838	86.4%	★★★★☆
2025	73.0	128 of 844	84.8%	★★★★☆
2024	72.9	118 of 807	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	103 of 792	87.0%	★★★★☆
2022	71.7	120 of 774	84.5%	★★★★☆
2021	67.8	133 of 746	82.2%	★★★★☆
2019	62.9	175 of 734	76.2%	★★★★☆
2018	73.0	102 of 716	85.8%	★★★★☆
2017	70.8	105 of 714	85.3%	★★★★☆
2016	71.4	109 of 693	84.3%	★★★★☆
2014	73.8	123 of 687	82.1%	★★★★☆
2013	64.9	161 of 648	75.2%	★★★★☆
2012	60.9	156 of 606	74.3%	★★★★☆
2011	66.5	204 of 622	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.9	258 of 620	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	67.8	174 of 587	70.4%	★★★★☆
2008	64.5	201 of 577	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.2	195 of 563	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	64.4	164 of 477	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	42.5	315 of 487	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2004	54.8	237 of 484	51.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 198%+24 vs state

US History89%+15 vs state

Geometry81%+25 vs state

English Language Arts70%+9 vs state

Algebra 163%~ state avg

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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
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
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
Walton County Jail Program	Public	6-12	145 S Park St	Defuniak Springs	32435	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	No	(850) 892-1100	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Walton Academy Inc.	Public, Charter	5-12	389 Dorsey Ave	Defuniak Springs	32435	Walton County	Walton	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 892-3999	130	5	26.0	80.8%	79 (60.8%)	11 (8.5%)	34 (26.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	4.6	742^nd of 838 public high schools	11.5%		4.7	744^th of 844 public high schools	11.8%	2			0.0	20.0	21.0	13.0			0.0	18.0						23.0		$14,548	$1,377	$13,170
Emerald Coast Technical College	Public	9-12	761 N 20th St	Defuniak Springs	32433	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	No	(850) 892-1240	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Walton High School	Public	9-12	449 Walton Rd	Defuniak Springs	32433	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	No	(850) 892-1270	969	56	17.1	63.3%	636 (65.6%)	79 (8.2%)	186 (19.2%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	54 (5.6%)	60.9	213^th of 838 public high schools	74.6%		61.2	207^th of 844 public high schools	75.5%	6					63.0	63.0							67.0	72.0	78.0	81.0		$14,222	$322	$13,899
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
Ponce De Leon High School	Public	6-12	1477 Ammons Rd	Ponce De Leon	32455	Holmes County	Holmes	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 836-4242	298	19	15.5	65.1%	266 (89.3%)	4 (1.3%)	14 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.4%)	52.6	306^th of 838 public high schools	63.5%		28.2	602^nd of 844 public high schools	28.7%	296		57.0	67.0	63.0	80.0	77.0		46.0	61.0	33.0		58.0	44.0	35.0	78.0	58.0	85.0	$10,757	$1,120	$9,637
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Freeport Senior High School

How many students attend Freeport Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 677 students attended Freeport Senior High School.

What district is Freeport Senior High School in?

Walton

Is Freeport Senior High School a good school?

Freeport Senior High School ranks 114^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Freeport Senior High School?

Freeport Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dune Lakes Elementary School
Elementary : Freeport Elementary School
Elementary : Maude Saunders Elementary School
Elementary : Mossy Head School
Elementary : Van R. Butler Elementary School
Elementary : West Defuniak Elementary School
Middle : Emerald Coast Middle School
Middle : Freeport Middle School
Middle : Walton Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Freeport Senior High School?

Students at Freeport Senior High School are 71% White, 21% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

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2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

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2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

2024–25 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2025

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