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

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 403 Students

2. 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

3. 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

4. Freeport Senior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 557 Students

5. J.r. Arnold High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1617 Students

6. Walton High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 856 Students

7. Walton Academy Inc.

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Walton • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 181 Students

8. 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

9. 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 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

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students

2. Destin Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 846 Students

3. Freeport Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 700 Students

4. Surfside Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 843 Students

5. 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 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

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 928 Students

2. Van R. Butler Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1013 Students

3. 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

4. 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

5. West Bay Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 313 Students

6. 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

7. Freeport Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 1123 Students

8. Hutchison Beach Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 621 Students

9. Compass Rose Academy Inc

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Compass Rose Academy Inc • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 60 Students

10. South Walton Montessori Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

16,702

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

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

A+

6.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.31 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,539 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Walton County, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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