Top 5 Best Defuniak Springs Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,321 students in Defuniak Springs, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Defuniak Springs, FL are Walton High School, Walton Virtual School Wcsd and Walton Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Defuniak Springs, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Defuniak Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Defuniak Springs, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Defuniak Springs, FL (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
449 Walton Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1270
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: #22.
Walton Virtual School Wcsd
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
Walton Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #44.
Walton Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
286 Gene Hurley Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 520-4656
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Rank: #55.
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Walton Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Grades: PK-12
| 215 students
Rank: #66.
Walton Academy Inc.
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
389 Dorsey Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-3999
Grades: 5-12
| 181 students
Rank: n/an/a
Emerald Coast Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
761 N 20th St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1240
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Walton County Jail Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walton Virtual School Full Time
Magnet School
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Defuniak Springs, Florida

Defuniak Springs, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1408 A Highway 83 N
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-5013
Grades: 12
| 5 students
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1161
Grades: PK
| n/a students
0145 Park Street, Suite #2
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-110
Grades: PK-5
| 9 students
286 Gene Hurley Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-8580
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Defuniak Springs, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Defuniak Springs, FL include Walton High School, Walton Virtual School Wcsd and Walton Virtual Franchise.
How many public high schools are located in Defuniak Springs?
9 public high schools are located in Defuniak Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Defuniak Springs?
Defuniak Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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