- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Walton Beach, FL
W. C. Pryor Middle School
Federal NCES profile for W. C. Pryor Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120138001339
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. C. Pryor Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #8 of 14
- public schools in Fort Walton Beach · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
W. C. Pryor Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W. C. Pryor Middle School ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120138001339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
W. C. Pryor Middle School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 120138001339 · Fort Walton Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 18.5:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
W. C. Pryor Middle School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
W. C. Pryor Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestview High
Crestview High School
2,376 students
- Niceville Seni
Niceville Senior High School
2,036 students
- Choctawhatchee
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
1,720 students
- Fort Walton Be
Fort Walton Beach High School
1,550 students
- Baker School
Baker School
1,434 students
- This school 721
W. C. Pryor Middle School
721 students
What this shows W. C. Pryor Middle School reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How W. C. Pryor Middle School compares
W. C. Pryor Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Florida - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
174
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
White 27.3%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, W. C. Pryor Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okaloosa reports $10,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W. C. Pryor Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W. C. Pryor Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about W. C. Pryor Middle School
How many students attend W. C. Pryor Middle School?
W. C. Pryor Middle School has 721 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Walton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. C. Pryor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W. C. Pryor Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W. C. Pryor Middle School?
63.2% of students at W. C. Pryor Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. C. Pryor Middle School?
The largest demographic group at W. C. Pryor Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment, in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. C. Pryor Middle School?
W. C. Pryor Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W. C. Pryor Middle School rank among public schools in Fort Walton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, W. C. Pryor Middle School ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fort Walton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides W. C. Pryor Middle School, Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students), Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students), and Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students). See the Okaloosa district page for the complete list.