Walton Academy, Inc.
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: (850) 892-3999
Fax: (850) 892-7854
District: Walton
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades 6-12 • 166 students
DeFuniak Springs's Walton Academy, Inc. is a charter school that serves grades 6-12.
Walton Academy, Inc. is a charter school in the Walton school district located in DeFuniak Springs, FL. The principal of Walton Academy, Inc. is Mr. Steve Ruder. As of 2015, the students are 66.9% White, non-Hispanic; 13.3% Hispanic; 9.6% Black, non-Hispanic; 9.6% Multiracial; and 0.6% Native American or Native Alaskan. 81.9% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 66.9% | 77.3% | 40.2% |
| Hispanic | 13.3% | 10.2% | 30.7% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 9.6% | 6.3% | 22.7% |
| Multiracial | 9.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Asian | — | 0.9% | 2.6% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 81.9% | 53.3% | 58.4% |
| English learners | — | 3.6% | 9.5% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammock Bay | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Freeport | FL | 16.6 mi | |
| 2 | Villa Tasso | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Niceville | FL | 25 mi | |
| 3 | Grandview Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Crestview | FL | 26.5 mi | |
| 4 | Sugar Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Crestview | FL | 26.6 mi | |
| 5 | Sunsail | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Destin | FL | 29.8 mi | |
| 6 | Mill Creek Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Baker | FL | 34.1 mi | |
| 7 | Premier Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Panama City | FL | 44.2 mi | |
| 8 | Country Club Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Enterprise | AL | 47.1 mi | |
| 9 | Curington Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Enterprise | AL | 47.9 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freeport | Freeport | FL | 15.6 mi | |
| 2 | Bluewater Bay | Niceville | FL | 24.8 mi | |
| 3 | Niceville | Niceville | FL | 26.9 mi | |
| 4 | Crestview | Crestview | FL | 28.2 mi | |
| 5 | Valparaiso | Valparaiso | FL | 28.4 mi | |
| 6 | Destin | Destin | FL | 32.7 mi | |
| 7 | Shalimar | Shalimar | FL | 34.4 mi | |
| 8 | Fort Walton Beach | Fort Walton | FL | 37.3 mi | |
| 9 | Mary Esther | Mary Esther | FL | 39.6 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Duke Field | 26 mi. |
| Eglin AFB | 31.3 mi. |
| Hurlburt Field | 40.6 mi. |
| NSA Panama City | 42.6 mi. |
| Fort Rucker | 47.7 mi. |
