Walton Learning Center

286 Gene Hurley Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 34 students in grades 6-12, Walton Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in FL)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walton Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Walton Learning Center's student population of 34 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Walton Learning Center is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
(18-19)
<50%
59%
(18-19)
≥50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
76%
21%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Walton Learning Center?
34 students attend Walton Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Walton Learning Center students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walton Learning Center?
Walton Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walton Learning Center offer ?
Walton Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walton Learning Center part of?
Walton Learning Center is part of Walton School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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