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Walton County Schools: Freeport Elementary School welcomed most students in 2023-24 school year

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FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

Freeport Elementary School had the highest enrollment among Walton County schools, welcoming 1,161 students during the 2023-24 academic year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Data also showed that most of the students were white, representing 69% of Freeport Elementary School’s total enrollment.

Freeport Elementary School is part of the Walton County School District, which generally encompasses schools within Walton County with its main office in Freeport.

In 2022, Florida had more than 2,8 million students enrolled in a total of 4,202 schools. There were 163,558 teachers in the public schools, or roughly one teacher for every 17 students, compared to the national average of 1:16.

Private school enrolment increased by more than 51,000 students in the 2021-22 school year, which was a notable rebound after the pandemic. In total, there were 416,084 students enrolled, marking the highest enrollment in private schools reported by the Florida Department of Education in 30 years.

According to WalletHub’s analysis, Florida is ranked 9th out of 50 states in terms of its public school quality and safety.

Enrollment in Walton County Over 5 Years

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Enrollment in Walton County Schools During 2023-24 School Year

SchoolCity (main office)Total Enrollment
Freeport Elementary SchoolFreeport1,161
South Walton High SchoolSanta Rosa Beach1,112
Van R. Butler Elementary SchoolSanta Rosa Beach950
Dune Lakes Elementary SchoolSanta Rosa Beach919
Walton High SchoolDefuniak Springs898
Emerald Coast Middle SchoolSanta Rosa Beach872
Paxton SchoolPaxton795
Walton Middle SchoolDefuniak Springs775
West Defuniak Elementary SchoolDefuniak Springs699
Freeport Middle SchoolFreeport678
Freeport Senior High SchoolFreeport677
Maude Saunders Elementary SchoolDefuniak Springs561
Mossy Head SchoolDefuniak Springs504
Seaside Neighborhood SchoolSanta Rosa Beach440
Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise)Defuniak Springs247
Walton Academy Inc.Defuniak Springs170
Bay SchoolSanta Rosa124
Walton Learning CenterDefuniak Springs34
Walton Virtual FranchiseDefuniak Springs21

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