Best High Schools in Suwannee County, FL

Suwannee County, FL has 14 high schools with 6,915 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 Suwannee County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Suwannee County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lafayette High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lafayette • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 629 Students

2. Fort White High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1158 Students

3. Branford High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Suwannee • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 754 Students

4. Suwannee High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Suwannee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1177 Students

5. Columbia High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1737 Students

6. Hamilton County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hamilton • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 859 Students

7. Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Columbia • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 16 Students

8. Riveroak Technical College

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Suwannee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students

Best Middle Schools in Suwannee County, FL

Suwannee County, FL has 4 middle schools with 3,028 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 Suwannee County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Suwannee County exceed expectations.

1. Lake City Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 970 Students

2. Suwannee Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Suwannee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 989 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Suwannee County, FL

Suwannee County, FL has 10 elementary schools with 6,088 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 Suwannee County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Suwannee County exceed expectations.

1. Pinemount Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students

2. Lafayette Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lafayette • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students

3. High Springs Community School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 974 Students

4. Branford Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Suwannee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 710 Students

5. Lee Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 197 Students

6. Columbia City Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students

7. Suwannee Pineview Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Suwannee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students

8. Fort White Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 681 Students

9. Suwannee Springcrest Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Suwannee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 574 Students

10. Hamilton County Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hamilton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 741 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Suwannee County, FL

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

Community Factors

Suwannee County, FL has a total population of 43,474 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Suwannee County, FL

16,095

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Suwannee 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

14.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.42 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

11.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Suwannee County, FL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,150 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

50 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Suwannee County, FL

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Lafayette County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations