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#1608 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 43% in state
Walton Learning Center
High School · Walton · Defuniak Springs, FL
A high school in Defuniak Springs, FL where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
286 GENE HURLEY RD, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 75% proficient (2019)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Walton Learning Center score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 26 points since 2016, reaching 50% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 19 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Walton Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,623/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Defuniak Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,017
Median home value
$185,600
Median rent
$742/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32435; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Initiative for Success in Education (wise)Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Walton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 898 | Compare → |
| Walton Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 4.0 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Walton Virtual School WcsdEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Walton
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #16 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walton Learning Center is listed in WALTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walton Learning Center
Walton Learning Center is a public high school in Defuniak Springs, FL, part of Walton, serving approximately 34 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,608 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walton Learning Center
What grades does Walton Learning Center serve?
Walton Learning Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Walton Learning Center?
Walton Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton Learning Center is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walton Learning Center rank in FL?
Walton Learning Center ranks #1,608 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Walton Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Walton Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Walton Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walton Learning Center has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Walton Learning Center a charter school?
No, Walton Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walton Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Walton Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Walton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (850) 520-4656
- Area population (ZIP 32435)
- 6,359
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32435; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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