Wright’s public schools outscore 76% of Florida districts
In Wright, 62% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Wright, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Wright’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 466 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Wright’s, its schools beat 81%, higher than their 76% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 58% and math 62% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,131 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then 12 middle and six high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Lotus Learning & Arts Center (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Wright’s grade
A−: better than 76% of Florida school districts, #108 of 638 Florida towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Florida average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Wright, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Wright
Wright Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 609 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Fort Walton Beach
Kindergarten in Wright
Wright Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 609 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Fort Walton Beach
1st grade in Wright
Wright Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 609 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Fort Walton Beach
2nd grade in Wright
Wright Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 609 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Fort Walton Beach
3rd grade in Wright
Wright Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 609 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Fort Walton Beach
4th grade in Wright
Wright Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 609 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Fort Walton Beach
5th grade in Wright
Wright Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 609 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Fort Walton Beach
Wright’s public schools are run by Okaloosa County School District, which also serves Cinco Bayou, Crestview, Destin and Fort Walton Beach and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Wright vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Wright’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Wright | A− | Okaloosa County |
| Fort Walton Beach | A− | Okaloosa County |
Every school in Wright
18 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Wright’s schools
Are Wright’s schools good?
By Florida’s own tests, yes: the public schools Wright children attend outscore 76% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #108 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 81%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Wright in?
Okaloosa County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 32,047 students in 46 schools (2024–25).
Where do Wright kids go to high school?
One of 6 high schools, depending on your address: Crestview High School, Niceville Senior High School, Choctawhatchee Senior High School, Fort Walton Beach High School, Baker School and Laurel Hill School.
What is Wright’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Okaloosa County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Wright spend per student?
$11,131 in Okaloosa County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Wright?
Yes: Lotus Learning & Arts Center (special education, grades 2–11, 27 students).
Parents talk
What Wright families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Wright → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.