Can I use Walton County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Walton County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Walton County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Walton County?

Start with the 19 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Walton County Schools & Education

Name: Walton County, Georgia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Walton County, Georgia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,795

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,405

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 50/100

State Score Position

#70

of 159 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Walton County

Measured School Summary

Walton County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.5%.

Funding Context

At $6,795 per pupil, Walton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 5% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Walton County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

19 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

53/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #70 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.

Completion

92.5%

4.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,795

$610 below the state average

School coverage

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Walton County has 19 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Walton County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Walton County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 15 of 19 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#70

of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Walton County

Elementary to high school visible

14,557 students

Elementary 9Middle 3High 3Other 0

15 listed schools in this county slice.

Social Circle City

Elementary to high school visible

1,941 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Walton County is the largest listed district slice, with 15 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Walton County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Walton County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Walton County, Georgia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Robust System for Thousands of Students

Walton County manages 19 public schools serving a large enrollment of 16,498 students. The infrastructure is well-distributed with 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools across two districts.

Walton County and Social Circle Districts

The Walton County district serves 14,557 students, while Social Circle City district manages 1,941 students across 4 schools. There are no charter schools, keeping the focus on strong traditional public education.

High-Energy Schools in Town and Country

Schools average 868 students each, primarily located in rural and town settings. Loganville High School is the largest institution in the county, providing a bustling environment for 1,808 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Walton County

Reported Enrollment

16,498

19 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11

Middle4

High4

Other0

2 School Districts in Walton County

Walton County

Social Circle City

4 schools

1,941 students

19 Public Schools in Walton County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Walton County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Loganville High School	Profile	Walton County	Loganville, 30052Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,808
Walnut Grove High School	Profile	Walton County	Loganville, 30052Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,450
Loganville Middle School	Profile	Walton County	Loganville, 30052Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,320
Youth Middle School	Profile	Walton County	Loganville, 30052Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,236
Monroe Area High School	Profile	Walton County	Monroe, 30656Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,158
Loganville Elementary School	Profile	Walton County	Loganville, 30052Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	1,033
Atha Road Elementary School	Record	Walton County	Monroe, 30655Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	840
Carver Middle School	Record	Walton County	Monroe, 30655Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	801
Youth Elementary School	Record	Walton County	Loganville, 30052Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	784
Sharon Elementary School	Record	Walton County	Loganville, 30052Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	733
Walnut Grove Elementary School	Record	Walton County	Covington, 30014Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	727
Bay Creek Elementary School	Record	Walton County	Loganville, 30052Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	715
Walker Park Elementary School	Record	Walton County	Monroe, 30656Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	715
Harmony Elementary School	Record	Walton County	Monroe, 30655Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	674
Social Circle High School	Record	Social Circle City	Social Circle, 30025Town: Fringe	9–12	High	596
Monroe Elementary	Record	Walton County	Monroe, 30656Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	563
Social Circle Primary School	Record	Social Circle City	Social Circle, 30025Town: Fringe	PK–2	Primary	502
Social Circle Middle School	Record	Social Circle City	Social Circle, 30025Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	464
Social Circle Elementary School	Record	Social Circle City	Social Circle, 30025Town: Fringe	3–5	Primary	379

Loganville High School

Walton County

Loganville, 30052 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,808 students

Walnut Grove High School

Walton County

Loganville, 30052 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,450 students

Loganville Middle School

Walton County

Loganville, 30052 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,320 students

Youth Middle School

Walton County

Loganville, 30052 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,236 students

Monroe Area High School

Walton County

Monroe, 30656 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,158 students

Loganville Elementary School

Walton County

Loganville, 30052 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–5Primary1,033 students

Atha Road Elementary School

Walton County

Monroe, 30655 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary840 students

Carver Middle School

Walton County

Monroe, 30655 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle801 students

Youth Elementary School

Walton County

Loganville, 30052 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary784 students

Sharon Elementary School

Walton County

Loganville, 30052 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary733 students

Walnut Grove Elementary School

Walton County

Covington, 30014 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary727 students

Bay Creek Elementary School

Walton County

Loganville, 30052 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary715 students

Walker Park Elementary School

Walton County

Monroe, 30656 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary715 students

Harmony Elementary School

Walton County

Monroe, 30655 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary674 students

Social Circle High School

Social Circle City

Social Circle, 30025 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High596 students

Monroe Elementary

Walton County

Monroe, 30656 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary563 students

Social Circle Primary School

Social Circle City

Social Circle, 30025 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary502 students

Social Circle Middle School

Social Circle City

Social Circle, 30025 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle464 students

Social Circle Elementary School

Social Circle City

Social Circle, 30025 / Town: Fringe

Record3–5Primary379 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,795

State avg $7,405

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?

Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Georgia?

Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Walton County?

Walton County has a school score of 53/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Walton County?

The high school graduation rate in Walton County is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Walton County spend per student?

Walton County spends $6,795 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Walton County, Georgia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Walton County, Georgia?

Walton County manages 19 public schools serving a large enrollment of 16,498 students. The infrastructure is well-distributed with 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools across two districts.

What are the major school districts in Walton County, Georgia?

What is the school experience like in Walton County?

Schools average 868 students each, primarily located in rural and town settings. Loganville High School is the largest institution in the county, providing a bustling environment for 1,808 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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