Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mossy Head School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mossy Head School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Defuniak Springs, FL, covering an area of approximately 1,239.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 24.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 41.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mossy Head School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mossy Head School's student population of 521 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Honor the Past, Enrich the Present, Inspire the Future
School Rankings
Mossy Head School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mossy Head School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#956 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
24%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mossy Head School's ranking?
Mossy Head School is ranked #956 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mossy Head School often compared to?
Mossy Head Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maude Saunders Elementary School, West Defuniak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mossy Head School?
521 students attend Mossy Head School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mossy Head School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mossy Head School?
Mossy Head School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mossy Head School offer ?
Mossy Head School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mossy Head School part of?
Mossy Head School is part of Walton School District.
School Reviews
Review Mossy Head School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
