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Walton County

Georgia · Public School District
15
Schools
14,557
Students
$12,755
Per-Pupil Spend
-11% nat'l
42.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-9pp vs nat'l
89.9%
Graduation Rate
+3.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Walton County is a public school district in Georgia serving 14,557 students across 15 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,755 is below the national average for a US public school district. 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carver Middle School06–08801
Loganville Middle School06–081,320
Youth Middle School06–081,236
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Loganville High School09–121,808
Monroe Area High School09–121,158
Walnut Grove High School09–121,450
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,755-11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
44%
State
40.4%
Local (property tax)
44.2%
Federal
15.4%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (44%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
14,557
Students
43%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.9%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.9% graduation rate — 3.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Walton County?
Walton County has 15 public schools, serving a total of 14,557 students.
What is the graduation rate for Walton County?
The graduation rate is 89.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Walton County spend per student?
Walton County spends $12,755 per pupil — 11% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Walton County?
43% of students in Walton County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Walton County?
No, Walton County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Walton County serve?
Walton County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Walton County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Walton County is 44/100. 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.