Walton Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Defuniak Springs, Florida 32435 · Walton
#292 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#6453 of 15,369 nationally
About Walton Middle School
Walton Middle School is a public middle located in Defuniak Springs, in the Walton school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 796 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 292nd of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 796.
There are 5 schools in Defuniak Springs; Walton Middle School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)65%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Walton Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walton Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Defuniak Elementary School
Defuniak Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
704 students · 2.7 km away
Walton High School
Defuniak Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
969 students · 3.4 km away
Maude Saunders Elementary School
Defuniak Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
554 students · 4.2 km away
Ponce de Leon Elementary School
Ponce de Leon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Gulf Middle School
New Port Richey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
Braden River Middle School
Bradenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students
Green Cove Springs Junior High School
Green Cove Springs · Public middle · Grades 7–8
793 students
Stewart Middle Magnet School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
793 students
Swift Creek Middle School
Tallahassee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
793 students
Destin Middle School
Destin · Public middle · Grades 5–8
799 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walton Middle School a good school?
Walton Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 55.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #292 of 563 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Walton Middle School rank in Florida?
Walton Middle School ranks #292 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #6453 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walton Middle School?
Walton Middle School had 796 students in 2025.
Is Walton Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Walton Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walton Middle School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Walton Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.