Schools in Walton, Florida (2025)
17 schools · 11,613 students · 16 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 783.
Walton, in Florida, has 17 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 11,613 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 5 high, 3 middle, 3 other; by sector 16 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Walton's schools is 783, above the Florida median of 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
14 of the 17 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Seaside Neighborhood School (86.5, top 5% of high schools nationally), followed by Dune Lakes Elementary School (84.2, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), and Van R. Butler Elementary School (84.1, top 10% of elementary schools nationally). 4 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are South Walton High School (1,127 students), Freeport Elementary School (1,120 students), Walton High School (969 students).
Schools are spread across 6 citys, with the most in Santa Rosa Beach (5), Defuniak Springs (5), Freeport (4), Inlet Beach (1).
Ranked schools in Walton
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Florida.
- 187Seaside Neighborhood SchoolSanta Rosa Beach · Charter High98% Math proficiency · 501 students
- 284Dune Lakes Elementary SchoolSanta Rosa Beach · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 924 students
- 384Van R. Butler Elementary SchoolSanta Rosa Beach · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 914 students
- 478Magnet Innovation CenterInlet Beach · Public High10.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 117 students
- 577Emerald Coast Middle SchoolSanta Rosa Beach · Public Middle70% Math proficiency · 872 students
- 675South Walton High SchoolSanta Rosa Beach · Public High74% Math proficiency · 1,127 students
- 764Freeport Middle SchoolFreeport · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 790 students
- 863West Defuniak Elementary SchoolDefuniak Springs · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 704 students
- 963Freeport Senior High SchoolFreeport · Public High72% Math proficiency · 677 students
- 1061Freeport Elementary SchoolFreeport · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 1,120 students
- 1156Mossy Head SchoolDefuniak Springs · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 521 students
- 1256Walton Middle SchoolDefuniak Springs · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 796 students
- 1352Walton High SchoolDefuniak Springs · Public High61% Math proficiency · 969 students
- 1445Maude Saunders Elementary SchoolDefuniak Springs · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 554 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seaside Neighborhood School Santa Rosa Beach · High · Grades 5–12 | Charter | 86.5 Top 5% | 98% Math proficiency | 501 |
| 2 | Dune Lakes Elementary School Santa Rosa Beach · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 84.2 Top 10% | 78% Math proficiency | 924 |
| 3 | Van R. Butler Elementary School Santa Rosa Beach · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 84.1 Top 10% | 76% Math proficiency | 914 |
| 4 | Magnet Innovation Center Inlet Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77.9 Top 10% | 10.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 117 |
| 5 | Emerald Coast Middle School Santa Rosa Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 77.4 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 872 |
| 6 | South Walton High School Santa Rosa Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 74.5 Top 25% | 74% Math proficiency | 1,127 |
| 7 | Freeport Middle School Freeport · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 64.4 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 790 |
| 8 | West Defuniak Elementary School Defuniak Springs · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 63.4 Top 50% | 68% Math proficiency | 704 |
| 9 | Freeport Senior High School Freeport · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.1 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 677 |
| 10 | Freeport Elementary School Freeport · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 61.0 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 1,120 |
| 11 | Mossy Head School Defuniak Springs · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 56.4 Top 50% | 65% Math proficiency | 521 |
| 12 | Walton Middle School Defuniak Springs · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 55.6 Top 50% | 65% Math proficiency | 796 |
| 13 | Walton High School Defuniak Springs · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 52.0 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 969 |
| 14 | Maude Saunders Elementary School Defuniak Springs · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 45.3 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 554 |
Other schools in Walton
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Walton?
Seaside Neighborhood School is the highest-ranked school in Walton with a Success Index (US) of 86.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Walton?
Walton has 17 schools (5 high, 6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 other) educating 11,613 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Walton?
The median Enrollment across schools in Walton is 783. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.