Best Schools in Sumter County, FL
Sumter County, FL has a total of 27 schools including 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 29,462 students attend Sumter County, FL schools. On average, schools in Sumter County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Sumter County exceed expectations.
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
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Citrus • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
2. Hernando High School
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Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1299 Students
3. Pasco High School
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Pasco • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1639 Students
4. South Lake High School
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Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2169 Students
5. South Sumter High School
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Sumter • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1045 Students
6. George W. Jenkins Senior High
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Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2451 Students
7. Zephyrhills High School
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Pasco • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1656 Students
8. Belleview High School
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Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1783 Students
9. Wildwood Middle/ High School
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Sumter • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 843 Students
10. Leesburg High School
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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
SchoolGrade
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Sumter • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 897 Students
2. Inverness Middle School
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Citrus • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1017 Students
3. Carver Middle School
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Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 837 Students
4. Mulberry Middle School
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Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1200 Students
5. Oak Park Middle School
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Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
6. Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks
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Marion • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1067 Students
7. Lake Weir Middle School
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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
SchoolGrade
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Sumter • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students
2. Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School
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Sumter • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 584 Students
3. Webster Elementary School
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Sumter • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
4. Wildwood Elementary School
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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
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 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
9.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Sumter County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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