Total enrollment
16,815
+1,123 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
Walton County
Georgia · Public K-12
Walton County in Georgia has 19 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 16,815 students with Walton County Public Schools the largest district. The level mix is 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Walton County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
19
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Walton County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.8% | #30 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 16,815 | #26 of 137 | #550 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 19 | #31 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #122 of 137 | #1,838 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 56.2% | #116 of 137 | #1,293 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.4% | #43 of 137 | #456 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Walton County school rankings
Residents
103,313
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
19
2 districts
Enrollment
16,815
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$84,945
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.2%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
11
7,672 students
Middle
4
3,859 students
High
4
5,284 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Walton County Public Schools
14,783 students · 2 districts in Walton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Walton County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.9% under 18
Test scores in Walton County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Youth Elementary School· 60.9%
- Loganville Elementary School· 55.2%
- Sharon Elementary School· 49.5%
- Youth Middle School· 48.4%
- Social Circle Middle School· 47.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Harmony Elementary School· 25.2%
- Monroe Elementary· 27.3%
- Carver Middle School· 31.9%
- Walker Park Elementary School· 35.9%
- Atha Road Elementary School· 40.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loganville High School | Loganville | High | 09-12 | 1,911 | · |
| Walnut Grove High School | Loganville | High | 09-12 | 1,511 | · |
| Loganville Middle School | Loganville | Middle | 06-08 | 1,320 | · |
| Monroe Area High School | Monroe | High | 09-12 | 1,233 | · |
| Youth Middle School | Loganville | Middle | 06-08 | 1,181 | · |
| Loganville Elementary School | Loganville | Elementary | PK-05 | 951 | · |
| Carver Middle School | Monroe | Middle | 06-08 | 914 | · |
| Bay Creek Elementary School | Loganville | Elementary | PK-05 | 776 | · |
| Atha Road Elementary School | Monroe | Elementary | PK-05 | 771 | · |
| Youth Elementary School | Loganville | Elementary | PK-05 | 756 | · |
| Walker Park Elementary School | Monroe | Elementary | PK-05 | 755 | · |
| Walnut Grove Elementary School | Covington | Elementary | PK-05 | 721 | · |
| Sharon Elementary School | Loganville | Elementary | PK-05 | 712 | · |
| Harmony Elementary School | Monroe | Elementary | PK-05 | 666 | · |
| Social Circle High School | Social Circle | High | 09-12 | 629 | · |
| Monroe Elementary | Monroe | Elementary | PK-05 | 605 | · |
| Social Circle Primary School | Social Circle | Elementary | PK-02 | 523 | · |
| Social Circle Middle School | Social Circle | Middle | 06-08 | 444 | · |
| Social Circle Elementary School | Social Circle | Elementary | 03-05 | 436 | · |
Cities in Walton County
About Walton County
Walton County is a middle-population Georgia county of about 103,313 residents, home to 19 public schools and roughly 16,815 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $84,945 a year, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 35% meaningfully above the Georgia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Walton County consists of 11 elementary schools (7,672 students), 4 middle schools (3,859), and 4 high schools (5,284).
The largest single district in Walton County is Walton County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 14,783 students.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Walton County has increased 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 15,692 students to 16,815.
On allk12, the community for Walton County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data