Speaking as a former student of the Okaloosa County school system I'll put in my two bits. While thinking about high schools 7 years ago we did the normal thing and looked everywhere from Niceville, FWBHS, the Collegiate and even SWHS. Needless to say SWHS was on the bottom of the list. Back then I had friends in Walton county that would drive from Walton county to Niceville every day just so their kids would have a good education. I don't know if things have changed but you could always get a waiver for your kid if you're that concerned about SWHS.
Comparatively speaking, I don't think SWHS is THAT bad of a school. I knew kids that went there. It's all about how motivated the student is to go to college. As long as there are AP courses offered and the kid does well. They'll get into a good school. Yes, SWHS has a ways to go, but I know they are working hard to improve. I went to FWBHS until my senior year then transferred to a school in Walton County Georgia. You think our school system is bad. HA. This was one of the best schools in the area and it was nothing special. Florida's school system is fine.