Best Schools in Walton County, GA
Walton County, GA has 36 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 14 elementary) serving 30,821 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Walton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Walton County, GA
The top high schools in Walton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walnut Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1450 Students
2. Loganville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1808 Students
3. Archer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3134 Students
4. Monroe Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1158 Students
5. Social Circle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Social Circle City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 596 Students
6. South Gwinnett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2677 Students
Best Middle Schools in Walton County, GA
The top middle schools in Walton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Youth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1236 Students
2. Loganville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1320 Students
3. Social Circle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Social Circle City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students
4. Carver Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students
5. Mcconnell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2176 Students
6. Grace Snell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1268 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Walton County, GA
The top elementary schools in Walton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Youth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 784 Students
2. Loganville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1033 Students
3. Sharon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 733 Students
4. Cooper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1447 Students
5. Rosebud Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 987 Students
6. Walnut Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 727 Students
7. Social Circle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Social Circle City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 379 Students
8. Atha Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 840 Students
9. Walker Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 715 Students
10. Bay Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 715 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Walton County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Walton County, GA has a total population of 96,673 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Walton County, GA
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, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Walton County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Walton County, GA.
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, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Walton County, GA
How many schools are in Walton County, GA?
Walton County, GA has 36 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 30,821 students in total.
How do schools in Walton County perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in Walton County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Walton County meet 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: 43%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Walton County
3 places in Walton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Loganville (8)
- Monroe (6)
- Social Circle (4)
School districts (2)
- Walton County (15 schools)
- Social Circle City (4 schools)