- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Defuniak Springs, FL
Walton High School
Federal NCES profile for Walton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120198002025
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walton High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Defuniak Springs · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Florida
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Walton High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walton High School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Defuniak Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120198002025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Walton High School held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 120198002025 · Defuniak Springs, FL High · MID · TRAD
969 enr · 22:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: South Walton High School (1,127 students)
Walton High School held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Walton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Walton H
South Walton High School
1,127 students
- Freeport Eleme
Freeport Elementary School
1,120 students
- This school
Walton High School
969 students
- Dune Lakes Ele
Dune Lakes Elementary School
924 students
- Van R. Butler
Van R. Butler Elementary School
914 students
- Emerald Coast
Emerald Coast Middle School
872 students
What this shows Walton High School reports 969 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walton High School compares
Walton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 969 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
969
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,721
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Walton High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walton reports $13,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Walton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freeport Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dune Lakes Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van R. Butler Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerald Coast Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~969 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walton High School
How many students attend Walton High School?
Walton High School has 969 students enrolled. It is a high school in Defuniak Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 856 (2022-23) → 898 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton High School is 22:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walton High School?
58.8% of students at Walton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walton High School?
The largest demographic group at Walton High School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Defuniak Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walton High School?
Walton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walton High School rank among public schools in Defuniak Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Walton High School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Defuniak Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Defuniak Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Walton?
Besides Walton High School, Walton also operates South Walton High School (1,127 students), Freeport Elementary School (1,120 students), and Dune Lakes Elementary School (924 students). See the Walton district page for the complete list.