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7.3 avg / 10

Best Schools in Wildwood, Florida

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.3/10
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Wildwood Elementary School

8.5/10

Elementary · Sumter. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Wildwood Middle/ High School

6.2/10

High · Sumter. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

7.3

out of 10

Median Home

$210,500

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Wildwood

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Wildwood Elementary School 8.5 / 10
2 Wildwood Middle/ High School 6.2 / 10

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Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
7.3/10

50% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$48,004

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$210,500

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
15%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
30 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
67%

Of occupied housing units

How Wildwood compares

Median household income

$48k

64% of Florida median

About Schools in Wildwood, Florida

Wildwood, Florida is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.3 out of 10, schools in Wildwood perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Wildwood is Wildwood Elementary School with a composite score of 8.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Wildwood is served by 1 school district: SUMTER. These districts collectively serve 9,598 students.

Wildwood's community shows 15% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $48,004. The poverty rate in the area is 15.6%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
Wildwood Elementary School
658 students · Pre-K–5th 		8.5

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
Wildwood Middle/ High School
737 students · 6th–12th 		6.2

Schools in Wildwood

Wildwood, Florida · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$48,004

Median Home Value

$210,500

Median Rent

$1,082/mo

Population

17,895

College Educated

15%

Homeownership

67%

Avg Commute

30 min

Poverty Rate

15.6%

Community Profile

Wildwood has a median household income of $48,004. It is a community where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $210,500, with a median rent of $1,082/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.6%. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
Florida
Elementary
1
High
1

Resources

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School District

SUMTER

13 schools · 9,598 students

Nearby Cities

The Villages (1 school)
5 mi
Fruitland Park (2 schools)
7 mi
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8 mi
Lake Panasoffkee (1 school)
8 mi
Summerfield (4 schools)
11 mi
Weirsdale (1 school)
10 mi
Leesburg (13 schools)
11 mi
Bushnell (5 schools)
14 mi
Belleview (6 schools)
15 mi
Webster (3 schools)
18 mi
Howey Iin The Hills (1 school)
18 mi
Floral City (2 schools)
18 mi
Inverness (7 schools)
19 mi
Howey In The Hills (1 school)
19 mi
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19 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Wildwood, Florida

How many schools are in Wildwood, Florida?

Wildwood has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Wildwood, Florida?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Wildwood is 7.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Wildwood, Florida?

The top-ranked school in Wildwood on MySchoolScout is Wildwood Elementary School with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Wildwood, Florida?

The top-ranked elementary school in Wildwood on MySchoolScout is Wildwood Elementary School with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What is the best high school in Wildwood, Florida?

The top-ranked high school in Wildwood on MySchoolScout is Wildwood Middle/ High School with a composite score of 6.2/10.

How many school districts serve Wildwood, Florida?

Wildwood is served by 1 school district: Sumter.

What is the education level in Wildwood, Florida?

According to Census data, 15% of adults in Wildwood have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Wildwood, Florida?

The median household income in Wildwood is approximately $48,004 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Wildwood, Florida?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Wildwood is 16.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Wildwood, Florida?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.