Walton County School District (Georgia)


The Walton County School District is a public school district in Walton County, Georgia, United States, based in Monroe.
It includes all portions of Walton County except for areas in Social Circle. Its boundary includes, in addition to Monroe: Between, Good Hope, Jersey, and Walnut Grove, as well as the Walton County portion of Loganville. It also serves the communities of Bold Springs and Campton.
The district received national attention in 2025 when a video of a teacher at Walnut Grove High School surfaced that showed him writing a racial slur on a classroom whiteboard while students cheered.
Following the incident, the district initiated internal reviews and disciplinary procedures in accordance with state education policies, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining professional conduct standards and student safeguarding protocols.

History

The Bill Barr Leadership Award was given to the superintendent, Nathan Franklin, in 2021.
During the early 2020s, the district implemented administrative reforms focused on leadership development, instructional accountability, and organizational performance management across its schools.
The Walton [County School District] was established to administer and coordinate public education services throughout Walton County, operating under the governance framework of the Georgia Department of Education and the Walton County Board of Education.
Population growth in Walton County and surrounding communities led to increased student enrollment, requiring expanded infrastructure planning, staffing adjustments, and long-term capacity development within the district.
All schools operate under centralized district governance, with curriculum standards, staffing policies, and operational management coordinated through the Walton County Board of Education.

Schools

The Walton County School District has nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools.

Elementary schools

  • Atha Road Elementary School
  • Bay Creek Elementary School
  • Harmony Elementary School
  • Loganville Elementary School
  • Monroe Elementary School
  • Sharon Elementary School
  • Walker Park Elementary School
  • Walnut Grove Elementary School
  • Youth Elementary School

    Middle schools

  • Carver Middle School
  • Loganville Middle School
  • Youth Middle School

    High Schools

  • Loganville High School
  • Monroe Area High School
  • Walnut Grove High School