Schools
Florida’s Department of Education
Florida’s students and schools have risen to more rigorous expectations and even with higher degrees of academic challenge, more and more students are achieving. Everywhere you look, big things are happening for Florida’s schools and student achievement is on the rise.
The Florida Students Achieve program is dedicated to helping our state’s families, our communities and our schools strive for and reach ever-increasing educational goals. Visit the Florida Department of Education’s website for more information on Florida’s schools and additional resources: fldoe.org
School Districts Serving South Walton County & Surrounding Areas
South Walton County School’s are served by the Okaloosa, Walton, and Bay County School Districts, which have been recognized as top performing districts in the 2016-2017 school year.
- Florida Smart
- Walton County School District
- Okaloosa County School District
- Bay County School District
Walton County Schools
The Walton County School District serving Santa Rosa Beach’s coastal communities along Scenic 30A. More information can be found at www.walton.k12.fl.us.
| Van R Butler Elementary
6694 W. Co Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Grades: Pre k- 4 |
Bay Elementary
118 Gilmore Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Grades: K-4 |
| Emerald Coast Middle School
4019 US-98, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Grades: 5-8 |
Seaside School
10 Smolian Circle, Seaside, FL 32459 Grades: 5-8 |
| South Walton High School
645 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Grades: 9-12 |
Seacoast Collegiate High School
109 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Grades: 9-12 |
| The Ohana Institute
82 South Barret Square, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461 Grades: 3–12 |
Okaloosa County Schools
Okaloosa County is home to one of the top performing school districts in the state of Florida. For more information on schools and enrollment, visit www.okaloosaschools.com/parents/how-to-enroll.
| Destin Elementary
630 Kelly Street, Destin, FL 325410 Grades: PreKD, K – 4 |
Annette P. Edwins Elementary
7 Wright Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Grades: PreKD, VPK, K – 5 |
| Destin Middle School
4608 Legendary Marina Drive, Destin, FL 32541 Grades: 5 – 8 |
Max Bruner Jr. Middle School
322 Holmes Blvd., NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Grades: 6 – 8 |
| Fort Walton Beach High School
400 Hollywood Blvd., SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Grades: 9 – 12 |
Niceville High School
800 E. John Sims Parkway, Niceville, FL 32578 Grades: 9 – 12 |
| Choctawhatchee High School
110 Racetrack Road, NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Grades: 9 – 12 |
Northwest Florida State College
100 College Blvd., Niceville, FL 32578 |
Bay County Schools
The communities on the east end of Highway 30-A are zoned for Bay County schools. Find more information on the Bay School District, visit www.bay.k12.fl.us.
| West Bay Elementary
14813 School Drive, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413 Grades: Pre k- 5 |
Surfside Middle School
300 Nautilus Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 Grades: 6-8 |
| Arnold High School
550 Alf Coleman Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 Grades: 9-12 |
Gulf Coast State College
5230 West Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401 |
| Florida State University Panama City
4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City, FL 32405 |