For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,631 students in Walton County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Walton County, GA are Grayson High School, Loganville High School and Walnut Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walton County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Walton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public high schools.
Walton County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Social Circle High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Walton County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grayson High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Hope Hollow Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-1071
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-1071
Gr: 9-12 | 3,627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Loganville High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Trident Trail
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 684-2880
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 684-2880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,911 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Walnut Grove High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4863 Guthrie Cemetery Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 507-3900
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 507-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Monroe Area High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Double Springs Church Rd S
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 266-4599
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 266-4599
Gr: 9-12 | 1,233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Social Circle High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
154 Alcova Dr
Social Circle, GA 30025
(770) 464-2611
Social Circle, GA 30025
(770) 464-2611
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Walton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Alternative Facility (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
506 Booth Dr
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-5201
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-5201
203 Bold Springs Avenue
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-6532
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-6532
Gr: 3-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Social Circle Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
240-a West Hightower Trail
Social Circle, GA 30025
(770) 464-4410
Social Circle, GA 30025
(770) 464-4410
Walton Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
300 Double Springs Church Rd
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 266-4599
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 266-4599
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Walton County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Walton County, GA include Grayson High School, Loganville High School and Walnut Grove High School.
How many public high schools are located in Walton County?
5 public high schools are located in Walton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walton County?
Walton County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Walton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Walton County include: Social Circle High School vs. Walnut Grove High School, Walnut Grove High School vs. Loganville High School, Monroe Area High School vs. Loganville High School
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