Best Schools in 34785, FL
34785, FL has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 7,441 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 34785 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 34785, FL
The top high schools in 34785, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Sumter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1045 Students
2. Wildwood Middle/ High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 843 Students
3. Leesburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1641 Students
Best Middle Schools in 34785, FL
The top middle schools in 34785, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Sumter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 897 Students
2. Oak Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 34785, FL
The top elementary schools in 34785, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wildwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 940 Students
2. Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 584 Students
3. Leesburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 34785, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
34785, FL has a total population of 28,482 with 5% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 34785, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 34785, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 34785, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 34785, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 34785, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 34785, FL
How many schools are in 34785, FL?
34785, FL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,441 students in total.
How do schools in 34785 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 34785 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 34785 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 34785?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations