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WALTON

Florida · Public School District
23
Schools
11,575
Students
$15,507
Per-Pupil Spend
+8% nat'l
47.9%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
89.7%
Graduation Rate
+3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

WALTON is a public school district in Florida serving 11,575 students across 23 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 3 middle, 9 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 89.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,507 is near the national average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (23)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DUNE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05928
FREEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–041,123
MAUDE SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05553
MOSSY HEAD SCHOOLPK–05439
VAN R. BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–051,013
WEST DEFUNIAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05669
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EMERALD COAST MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08868
FREEPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08700
WALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08801
Other Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BAY SCHOOLPK–PK146
PAXTON SCHOOLPK–12819
WALTON INITIATIVE FOR SUCCESS IN EDUCATION (WISE)PK–12215
WALTON VIRTUAL SCHOOL FULL TIMEKG–120
WALTON VIRTUAL SCHOOL WCSDKG–126
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,507Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
76%
State
11.8%
Local (property tax)
75.6%
Federal
12.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (76%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
11,575
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.7%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.7% graduation rate — 3.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 23 schools including 2 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WALTON?
WALTON has 23 public schools, serving a total of 11,575 students.
What is the graduation rate for WALTON?
The graduation rate is 89.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WALTON spend per student?
WALTON spends $15,507 per pupil — 8% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WALTON?
48% of students in WALTON qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WALTON?
Yes — 2 of the 23 schools in WALTON are charter schools.
What grade levels does WALTON serve?
WALTON serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WALTON?
The median opportunity score across schools in WALTON is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.