Best public schools in Defuniak Springs, FL

9 public schools in Defuniak Springs: 3 elementary · 1 middle · 2 high · 3 combined. Ranked by our score, based on 2024-25 state test results.

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Elementary schools

3 schools in Defuniak Springs, best first

MOSSY HEAD SCHOOL 68.9

Walton · Grades PK-5 · 504 students

ELA 62%Math 72%Science 56%

#552 of 1,775 in Florida

WEST DEFUNIAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 66.7

Walton · Grades K-5 · 699 students

ELA 60%Math 66%Science 66%

#591 of 1,775 in Florida

MAUDE SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 45.2

Walton · Grades K-5 · 561 students

ELA 55%Math 57%Science 41%

#973 of 1,775 in Florida

Middle schools

1 school in Defuniak Springs

WALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL 78.3

Walton · Grades 6-8 · 775 students

ELA 63%Math 78%Science 61%

#125 of 573 in Florida

High schools

2 schools in Defuniak Springs

WALTON HIGH SCHOOL 76.7

Walton · Grades 9-12 · 898 students

ELA 57%Math 66%Science 85%

#132 of 564 in Florida

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Walton · Grades 9-12 · 0 students

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Combined schools

3 schools in Defuniak Springs, best first

WALTON ACADEMY INC. 29.3

Walton · Grades 5-12 · Charter · 170 students

ELA 17%Math 17%Science 20%

#212 of 299 in Florida

WALTON INITIATIVE FOR SUCCESS IN EDUCATION (WISE) 25.6

Walton · Grades PK-12 · 247 students

ELA 17%Math 15%Science 21%

#223 of 299 in Florida

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Walton · Grades 6-12 · 0 students