Walton Academy Inc.

389 Dorsey Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
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Bottom 50%
Serving 181 students in grades 5-12, Walton Academy Inc. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walton Academy Inc. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Walton Academy Inc.'s student population of 181 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
181 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Walton Academy Inc. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walton Academy Inc. is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (FL)
#3595 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walton Academy Inc. and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walton Academy Inc. and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Walton Academy Inc. and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
17%
37%
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Black
13%
21%
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White
66%
35%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Walton Academy Inc. and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-79%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Walton Academy Inc. and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walton Academy Inc. and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walton Academy Inc. and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walton Academy Inc.'s ranking?
Walton Academy Inc. is ranked #3595 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Walton Academy Inc. often compared to?
Walton Academy Inc.is often viewed alongside schools like Van R. Butler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walton Academy Inc.?
The graduation rate of Walton Academy Inc. is 60-79%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Walton Academy Inc.?
181 students attend Walton Academy Inc..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Walton Academy Inc. students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Walton Academy Inc. offer ?
Walton Academy Inc. offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Walton Academy Inc. part of?
Walton Academy Inc. is part of Walton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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