MOSSY HEAD SCHOOL
MOSSY HEAD SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WALTON school district, located in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL with about 404 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, MOSSY HEAD SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MOSSY HEAD SCHOOL, located in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, serves as a community-focused public school within the Walton County School District. As a smaller, rural-based institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its primary and elementary-aged students. By leveraging its location along US Highway 90, the school remains deeply integrated into the local Mossy Head community, providing a stable foundation for young learners as they begin their educational journeys.
The school’s mission centers on preparing students for future success by maintaining rigorous academic standards while offering extracurricular opportunities that encourage well-rounded development. With a commitment to modern educational practices, MOSSY HEAD SCHOOL utilizes its digital presence to keep parents and guardians informed about school events, curriculum goals, and district resources. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, community partnerships, and a focus on student-centered instruction, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that promotes a lifelong love of learning.
For more information, contact MOSSY HEAD SCHOOL at (850) 892-1290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32433-2700
(850) 892-1290
http://mhs.walton.k12.fl.us/
MOSSY HEAD SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL with about 404 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WALTON
- Total Students:
- 404
- Teachers:
- 24
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 404 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MOSSY HEAD SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.6%
- Male
- 56.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.