Best Defuniak Springs Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,190 students in Defuniak Springs, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Defuniak Springs, FL are Walton Middle School, Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) and Walton Academy Inc.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Defuniak Springs, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Defuniak Springs have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Defuniak Springs, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walton Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
605 Bruce Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1281
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Walton Rd, Wise Campus
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Walton Academy Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
389 Dorsey Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-3999
Gr: 5-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Walton County Jail Program
Alternative School
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Defuniak Springs, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Defuniak Springs, FL include Walton Middle School, Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) and Walton Academy Inc..
How many public middle schools are located in Defuniak Springs?
4 public middle schools are located in Defuniak Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Defuniak Springs?
Defuniak Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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