Best Schools in DeFuniak Springs, FL
DeFuniak Springs, FL has a total of 18 schools including 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 7,347 students attend DeFuniak Springs, FL schools. On average, schools in DeFuniak Springs score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in DeFuniak Springs exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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Walton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1235 Students
2. Walton Virtual Franchise
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Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 31 Students
3. Walton High School
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Walton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 856 Students
4. Holmes County High School
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Holmes • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 453 Students
5. Walton Academy Inc.
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Walton • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 181 Students
6. Walton Learning Center
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Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 29 Students
7. Walton County Jail Program
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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
SchoolGrade
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Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students
2. Freeport Middle School
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Walton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 700 Students
3. Walton Middle School
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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
SchoolGrade
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Walton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
2. West Defuniak Elementary School
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Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 669 Students
3. Maude Saunders Elementary School
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Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 553 Students
4. Ponce De Leon Elementary School
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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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
10.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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