Top 10 Best Walton County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 25,876 students in Walton County, GA (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,752 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Walton County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Walton County, GA are Youth Elementary School, Loganville Elementary School and Sharon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walton County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Walton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Walton County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Youth Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4009 Center Hill Church Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-0172
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #22.
Loganville Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4889 Bay Creek Church Road
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 684-2840
Grades: PK-5
| 1,002 students
Rank: #33.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 White Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 684-2850
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #44.
Loganville High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Trident Trail
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 684-2880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,803 students
Rank: #55.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
555 Ozora Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 1,445 students
Rank: #66.
Mcconnell Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 Ozora Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 2,274 students
Rank: #77.
Grayson High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50 Hope Hollow Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-1071
Grades: 9-12
| 3,212 students
Rank: #88.
Loganville Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4869 Bay Creek Church Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 684-2960
Grades: 6-8
| 1,382 students
Rank: #99.
Social Circle Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
240a W Hightower Trl
Social Circle, GA 30025
(770) 464-2664
Grades: 3-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1010.
Bay Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Homer Moon Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 466-2271
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #1111.
Walnut Grove High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4863 Guthrie Cemetery Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 507-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,426 students
Rank: #1212.
Walker Park Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
333 Carl Davis Rd Nw
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 267-8311
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #1313.
Youth Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1804 Highway 81
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 466-6849
Grades: 6-8
| 1,169 students
Rank: #1414.
Rosebud Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4151 Rosebud Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 639-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 991 students
Rank: #1515.
Social Circle High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
154 Alcova Dr
Social Circle, GA 30025
(770) 464-2611
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Rank: #1616.
Monroe Area High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Double Springs Church Rd
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 266-4599
Grades: 9-12
| 1,097 students
Rank: #1717.
Atha Road Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
821 H D Atha Rd
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 266-5995
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #1818.
Social Circle Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
154 Alcova Dr
Social Circle, GA 30025
(770) 464-1932
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #1919.
Magill Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Brushy Fork Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-1030
Grades: PK-5
| 1,204 students
Rank: #2020.
Grace Snell Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Brushy Fork Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-7750
Grades: 6-8
| 1,195 students
Rank: #2121.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1095 Good Hope Rd
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
Rank: #2222.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
934 Harmony Church Rd Ne
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-6574
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #2323.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Dillard Dr
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 207-3205
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: n/an/a
439 Annie P Henderson Dr
Social Circle, GA 30025
(770) 464-1411
Grades: PK-2
| 503 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Walton County, GA

Walton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
506 Booth Dr
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-5201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
203 Bold Springs Avenue
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-6532
Grades: 3-5
| 493 students
506 Booth Drive
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-5201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
240-a West Hightower Trail
Social Circle, GA 30025
(770) 464-4410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 Double Springs Church Rd
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 266-4599
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Walton County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Walton County, GA include Youth Elementary School, Loganville Elementary School and Sharon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Walton County, GA?
24 public schools are located in Walton County, GA.
What percentage of students in Walton County, GA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Walton County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walton County, GA?
Walton County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).

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