Top Rankings
Walton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 4,536 students in Walton School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in Walton School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Walton School District have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Walton High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
24 Schools
1,351 Schools
# Students
11,779 Students
1,018,327 Students
# Teachers
746 Teachers
47,312 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Walton School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 73 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.70
# American Indian Students
58 Students
2,850 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
137 Students
29,850 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,142 Students
371,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
37%
# Black Students
578 Students
215,821 Students
% Black Students
5%
21%
# White Students
8,258 Students
358,997 Students
% White Students
70%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
1,845 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
589 Students
37,873 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
369
2,742
# Students in K Grade:
830
6,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
894
6,640
# Students in 2nd Grade:
949
6,803
# Students in 3rd Grade:
908
7,448
# Students in 4th Grade:
882
7,271
# Students in 5th Grade:
850
6,880
# Students in 6th Grade:
844
19,490
# Students in 7th Grade:
859
24,772
# Students in 8th Grade:
890
26,189
# Students in 9th Grade:
992
233,011
# Students in 10th Grade:
932
236,046
# Students in 11th Grade:
844
221,011
# Students in 12th Grade:
736
213,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,966 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,668 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$149 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,966
$11,962
Spending / Student
$12,668
$11,615
Best Walton School District Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seaside Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10 Smolian Circle
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-0396
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-0396
Grades: 5-12
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
South Walton High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
645 Greenway Trl
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5020
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,112 students
Rank: #33.
Paxton School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21893 Us Highway 331 N
Paxton, FL 32538
(850) 892-1230
Paxton, FL 32538
(850) 892-1230
Grades: PK-12
| 795 students
Rank: #44.
Freeport Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12615 Us Highway 331 S
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 892-1200
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 892-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 677 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Walton Virtual School Wcsd
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #77.
Walton Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #88.
Walton Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
286 Gene Hurley Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 520-4656
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 520-4656
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Walton Academy Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
389 Dorsey Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-3999
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-3999
Grades: 5-12
| 170 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
Rank: n/an/a
Magnet Innovation Center
Magnet School
133 South Watersound Parkway
Inlet Beach, FL 32461
(850) 622-5020
Inlet Beach, FL 32461
(850) 622-5020
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walton County Jail Program
Alternative School
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Recent Articles
What Is A Charter School?
Explore the world of charter schools in this comprehensive guide. Learn about their history, how they operate, and the pros and cons of this educational innovation. Discover key facts about charter schools, including admission policies, demographics, and funding, as well as what to look for when considering a charter school for your child.
10 Reasons Why High School Sports Benefit Students
Discover the 10 compelling reasons why high school sports are beneficial for students. This comprehensive article explores how athletics enhance academic performance, foster personal growth, and develop crucial life skills. From improved fitness and time management to leadership development and community representation, learn why participating in high school sports can be a game-changer for students' overall success and well-being.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
