Best High Schools in Sumter County, FL

Sumter County, FL has 11 high schools with 16,043 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Sumter County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sumter County exceed expectations.

1. Citrus High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Citrus • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students

2. Hernando High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1299 Students

3. Pasco High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pasco • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1639 Students

4. South Lake High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2169 Students

5. South Sumter High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sumter • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1045 Students

6. George W. Jenkins Senior High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2451 Students

7. Zephyrhills High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pasco • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1656 Students

8. Belleview High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1783 Students

9. Wildwood Middle/ High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sumter • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 843 Students

10. Leesburg High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1641 Students

Best Middle Schools in Sumter County, FL

Sumter County, FL has 7 middle schools with 6,800 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Sumter County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sumter County exceed expectations.

1. South Sumter Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sumter • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 897 Students

2. Inverness Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Citrus • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1017 Students

3. Carver Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 837 Students

4. Mulberry Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1200 Students

5. Oak Park Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students

6. Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1067 Students

7. Lake Weir Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1207 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Sumter County, FL

Sumter County, FL has 4 elementary schools with 3,032 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Sumter County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sumter County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Bushnell Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sumter • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students

2. Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sumter • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 584 Students

3. Webster Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sumter • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students

4. Wildwood Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sumter • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 940 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Sumter County, FL

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Sumter County, FL has a total population of 129,752 with 6% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Sumter County, FL

29,462

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sumter County, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

9.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.59 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

6.74 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sumter County, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sumter County, FL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,719 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Sumter County, FL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Sumter County, FL

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Lake County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Marion County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Citrus County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hernando County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Orange County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations