Best High Schools in DeFuniak Springs, FL

DeFuniak Springs, FL has 8 high schools with 2,788 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in DeFuniak Springs score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in DeFuniak Springs exceed expectations.

1. South Walton High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1235 Students

2. Walton Virtual Franchise

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 31 Students

3. Walton High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 856 Students

4. Holmes County High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Holmes • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 453 Students

5. Walton Academy Inc.

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Walton • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 181 Students

6. Walton Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 29 Students

7. Walton County Jail Program

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 3 Students

Best Middle Schools in DeFuniak Springs, FL

DeFuniak Springs, FL has 4 middle schools with 2,375 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in DeFuniak Springs score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in DeFuniak Springs meet expectations.

1. Emerald Coast Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students

2. Freeport Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 700 Students

3. Walton Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students

Best Elementary Schools in DeFuniak Springs, FL

DeFuniak Springs, FL has 4 elementary schools with 1,969 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in DeFuniak Springs score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in DeFuniak Springs meet expectations.

1. Mossy Head School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students

2. West Defuniak Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 669 Students

3. Maude Saunders Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 553 Students

4. Ponce De Leon Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Holmes • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in DeFuniak Springs, FL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

DeFuniak Springs, FL has a total population of 21,927 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in DeFuniak Springs, FL

7,347

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood DeFuniak Springs, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.54 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.85 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.69 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeFuniak Springs, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeFuniak Springs, FL.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

809 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit DeFuniak Springs, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations