Walton County School District
School District · Monroe, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,100
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,100
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Evaluating Walton County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Walton County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Loganville Elementary School
Loganville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Youth Elementary School
Loganville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sharon Elementary School
Loganville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#86 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,100
$2,028 vs Georgia median
District size
14,679 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Walton County ranks #86 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Walton County's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Loganville Elementary School (8.3/10), Youth Elementary School (8.3/10), and Sharon Elementary School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 59% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Walton County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Walton County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Walton County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loganville Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Youth Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Sharon Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Loganville High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Walker Park Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Walnut Grove Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Monroe Area High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Atha Road Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Loganville Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Walnut Grove High School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Walton County
Walton County is a Monroe, Georgia school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 14,679 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $12,100 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Walton County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Loganville Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Walton County students show an average math proficiency of 58.9% and ELA proficiency of 60.8%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Walton County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Walton County with test data.
Schools in Walton County
15 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Monroe
- Total Enrollment
- 14,679
- Teachers (FTE)
- 924
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Walton County?
Walton County has 15 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Walton County?
The average composite rating for Walton County is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Walton County?
Walton County spends $12,100 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Walton County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Walton County is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Walton County?
Loganville Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Walton County with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Walton County?
Across schools in Walton County with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Walton County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Walton County has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.8%
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- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
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- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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