Enrollment
721
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W. C. Pryor Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at W. C. Pryor Middle School
W. C. Pryor Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, enrolling 721 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 721 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 1,063 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #404.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (27%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 240 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 721 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students) and Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students) alongside W. C. Pryor Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How W. C. Pryor Middle School compares
W. C. Pryor Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,590
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Okaloosa, which includes W. C. Pryor Middle School.
$10,590
Per student
-5%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 37.4%
Federal 19.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is W. C. Pryor Middle School a good school?
W. C. Pryor Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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