Walnut Grove High School is the newest Walton County high school. It opened in 2009 and serves about 1,050 students. Seventy percent of the staff holds master's degrees or higher and more than 50 percent have more than 10 years teaching experience. The school offers a diverse curriculum in college preparatory and career technical programs as well as advanced placement courses. During its first year, the WGHS Academic Bowl team took second place in the region and since then has remained undefeated. WGHS offers a variety of clubs, sports and service organizations.