Palm Beach vs Walton
How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Palm Beach | Walton |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West Palm Beach, Florida | Defuniak Springs, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 188,843 | 11,575 |
| Number of Schools | 230 | 21 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 17.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Palm Beach | Walton |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,727 | $11,790 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.3% | 12.6% |
| State Revenue | 21.7% | 11.8% |
| Local Revenue | 63.0% | 75.6% |
Palm Beach
Federal State Local
Walton
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Palm Beach | Walton |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.2% | 67.9% |
| African American | 33.7% | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.3% | 19.9% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.3% | 45.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Palm Beach | Walton |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 356 | 56 |
| Schools with AP | 30 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 487.4:1 | 671.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.1% | 25.7% |
School Types
Palm Beach
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 48
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Walton
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.