Best Schools in Walton County, FL
Walton County, FL has a total of 37 schools including 13 high schools, 5 middle schools and 15 elementary schools. A total of 16,702 students attend Walton County, FL schools. On average, schools in Walton County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Walton County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Walton County, FL
Walton County, FL has 13 high schools with 5,241 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 Walton County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Walton County exceed expectations.
1. Seaside Neighborhood School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Walton • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 403 Students
2. South Walton High School
SchoolGrade
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Walton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1235 Students
3. Walton Virtual Franchise
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Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 31 Students
4. Freeport Senior High School
SchoolGrade
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Walton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 557 Students
5. J.r. Arnold High School
SchoolGrade
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Bay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1617 Students
6. Walton High School
SchoolGrade
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Walton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 856 Students
7. Walton Academy Inc.
SchoolGrade
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Walton • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 181 Students
8. Walton Learning Center
SchoolGrade
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Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 29 Students
9. Walton County Jail Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 3 Students
Best Middle Schools in Walton County, FL
Walton County, FL has 5 middle schools with 4,058 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 Walton County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Walton County exceed expectations.
1. Emerald Coast Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students
2. Destin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 846 Students
3. Freeport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 700 Students
4. Surfside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 843 Students
5. Walton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Walton County, FL
Walton County, FL has 15 elementary schools with 6,363 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 Walton County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Walton County meet expectations.
1. Dune Lakes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 928 Students
2. Van R. Butler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1013 Students
3. Mossy Head School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
4. West Defuniak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 669 Students
5. West Bay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 313 Students
6. Maude Saunders Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 553 Students
7. Freeport Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 1123 Students
8. Hutchison Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 621 Students
9. Compass Rose Academy Inc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Compass Rose Academy Inc • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 60 Students
10. South Walton Montessori Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Walton Montessori Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 78 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Walton County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Walton County, FL has a total population of 75,305 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Walton County, 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 Walton County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Walton County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Walton County, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Walton County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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