For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,210 students in 32433, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 32433, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32433, FL are Mossy Head School, Walton High School and Maude Saunders Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32433 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32433, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32433, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mossy Head School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13270 Us Highway 90 W
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1290
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1290
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Walton High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
449 Walton Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1270
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1270
Grades: 9-12
| 898 students
Rank: #33.
Maude Saunders Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
416 John Baldwin Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1260
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1260
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #44.
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Walton Rd, Wise Campus
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
Emerald Coast Technical College
Vocational School
761 N 20th St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1240
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1240
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
32433, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chautauqua Learn And Serve At The Arc Of Walton County Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1408 A Highway 83 N
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-5013
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-5013
Grades: 12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32433, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32433, FL include Mossy Head School, Walton High School and Maude Saunders Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32433?
5 public schools are located in 32433.
What percentage of students in 32433 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 32433 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32433?
32433 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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