Schools in Defuniak Springs, Florida (2025)
5 schools · 3,544 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 704.
Defuniak Springs, in Florida, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,544 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Defuniak Springs's schools is 704, above the Florida median of 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is West Defuniak Elementary School (63.4, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Mossy Head School (56.4, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Walton Middle School (55.6, top 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Walton High School (969 students), Walton Middle School (796 students), West Defuniak Elementary School (704 students).
Ranked schools in Defuniak Springs
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Florida.
- 163West Defuniak Elementary SchoolDefuniak Springs · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 704 students
- 256Mossy Head SchoolDefuniak Springs · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 521 students
- 356Walton Middle SchoolDefuniak Springs · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 796 students
- 452Walton High SchoolDefuniak Springs · Public High61% Math proficiency · 969 students
- 545Maude Saunders Elementary SchoolDefuniak Springs · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 554 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Defuniak Elementary School Defuniak Springs · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 63.4 Top 50% | 68% Math proficiency | 704 |
| 2 | Mossy Head School Defuniak Springs · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 56.4 Top 50% | 65% Math proficiency | 521 |
| 3 | Walton Middle School Defuniak Springs · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 55.6 Top 50% | 65% Math proficiency | 796 |
| 4 | Walton High School Defuniak Springs · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 52.0 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 969 |
| 5 | Maude Saunders Elementary School Defuniak Springs · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 45.3 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 554 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Defuniak Springs?
West Defuniak Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Defuniak Springs with a Success Index (US) of 63.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Defuniak Springs?
Defuniak Springs has 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 3,544 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Defuniak Springs?
The median Enrollment across schools in Defuniak Springs is 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.