Best Schools in Walton County, FL
Walton County, FL has 34 public schools (9 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 17,166 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Walton County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Walton County, FL
The top high schools in Walton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seaside Neighborhood School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 403 Students
2. South Walton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1235 Students
3. Freeport Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 557 Students
4. Niceville Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
5. Walton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 856 Students
6. Walton Academy Inc.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 181 Students
7. Walton County Jail Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 3 Students
8. Walton Virtual Franchise
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 31 Students
9. Walton Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 29 Students
Best Middle Schools in Walton County, FL
The top middle schools in Walton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Destin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 846 Students
2. Emerald Coast Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students
3. Freeport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 700 Students
4. Walton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students
5. Surfside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 843 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Walton County, FL
The top elementary schools in Walton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dune Lakes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 928 Students
2. Destin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 976 Students
3. Van R. Butler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1013 Students
4. Freeport Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 1123 Students
5. West Defuniak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 669 Students
6. Mossy Head School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
7. Maude Saunders Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 553 Students
8. Les Petits Prep School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Les Petits Prep School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 9 Students
9. South Walton Montessori Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Walton Montessori Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 78 Students
10. Gateway Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gateway Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 309 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.
Questions About Schools in Walton County, FL
How many schools are in Walton County, FL?
Walton County, FL has 34 public schools: 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 17,166 students in total.
How do schools in Walton County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Walton County score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Walton County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Walton County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Walton County
4 places in Walton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Defuniak Springs (6)
- Santa Rosa Beach (5)
- Freeport (3)
- Paxton (1)
School districts (1)
- Walton (19 schools)