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Best Defuniak Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,254 students in Defuniak Springs, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Defuniak Springs, FL are Walton Middle School, Walton Virtual School Wcsd and Walton Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Defuniak Springs, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Defuniak Springs have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Defuniak Springs, FL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walton Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
605 Bruce Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1281
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Walton Virtual School Wcsd
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Gr: K-12 | 7 students
Rank: #33.
Walton Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Walton Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
286 Gene Hurley Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 520-4656
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Walton Rd, Wise Campus
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Walton Academy Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
389 Dorsey Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-3999
Gr: 5-12 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Walton County Jail Program
Alternative School
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Walton Virtual School Full Time
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Gr: K-12
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Defuniak Springs, Florida ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chautauqua Learn And Serve At The Arc Of Walton County Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1408 A Highway 83 N
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-5013
Gr: 12 | 5 students
Non-enrolled Prek Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1161
Gr: PK
Walton County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0145 Park Street, Suite #2
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-110
Gr: PK-5 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Wlc Intensive Halfway House (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
286 Gene Hurley Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-8580
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Defuniak Springs, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Defuniak Springs, FL include Walton Middle School, Walton Virtual School Wcsd and Walton Virtual Franchise.
How many public middle schools are located in Defuniak Springs?
8 public middle schools are located in Defuniak Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Defuniak Springs?
Defuniak Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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