7.7 avg / 10

Best Schools in Paxton, Florida

1 schools · 1 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 1

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 7.7/10

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Top-Rated Schools in Paxton

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Paxton School	7.7 / 10	Other	—	75th

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Avg school rating: 7.7/10

About Schools in Paxton, Florida

Paxton, Florida is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .

With an average rating of 7.7 out of 10, schools in Paxton perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Paxton is Paxton School with a composite score of 7.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Paxton is served by 1 school district: WALTON. These districts collectively serve 11,779 students.

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#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Paxton School 795 students · Pre-K–12th	795	Pre-K–12th	7.7

Schools in Paxton

Paxton, Florida · 1 school

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State: Florida
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WALTON

24 schools · 11,779 students

Nearby Cities

Laurel Hill (1 school)

9 mi

Defuniak Springs (10 schools)

19 mi

Crestview (21 schools)

21 mi

Baker (1 school)

25 mi

Ponce De Leon (2 schools)

26 mi

Niceville (9 schools)

33 mi

Freeport (4 schools)

33 mi

Valparaiso (2 schools)

34 mi

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Common questions about schools in Paxton, Florida

How many schools are in Paxton, Florida?

Paxton has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Paxton, Florida?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Paxton is 7.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Paxton, Florida?

The top-ranked school in Paxton on MySchoolScout is Paxton School with a composite score of 7.7/10.

How many school districts serve Paxton, Florida?

Paxton is served by 1 school district: Walton.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Paxton, Florida?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Paxton is 15.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Paxton, Florida?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.