Leon School District
School District · Tallahassee, Florida
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
50
28 elem, 8 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,997
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
50
28 elem, 8 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,997
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Evaluating Leon?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Leon as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Gilchrist Elementary School
Tallahassee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Roberts Elementary School
Tallahassee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Desoto Trail Elementary School
Tallahassee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#61 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,997
$764 vs Florida median
District size
31,769 students
Much larger than Florida median
The short answer
Leon ranks #61 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Leon's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 49 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gilchrist Elementary School (8.3/10), Roberts Elementary School (7.9/10), and Desoto Trail Elementary School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.7/10 despite 83% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Leon schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Leon
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (49 of 50). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilchrist Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Roberts Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Desoto Trail Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Bond Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Hawks Rise Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | William J Montford III Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Buck Lake Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Leon County Virtual School Franchise | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Gretchen Everhart School | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 50 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Leon
Leon County School District in Florida enrolls 31,769 students across 56 schools. Fifty of those schools carry ranked scores on MySchoolScout, and the district averages 6.0 out of 10. That figure reflects real variation across campuses — the top schools score well above that mark, and the spread between Leon's strongest and weakest campuses is wide enough that where a family enrolls makes a measurable difference.
The five highest-rated schools in Leon are all at the elementary level. Gilchrist Elementary leads the district at 8.3 out of 10, tied with W.T. Moore Elementary at the same score. Bond Elementary scores 8.2, Chaires Elementary 8.1, and Pineview Elementary 7.9. All five sit well above the 6.0 district average. The pattern is clear: early-grade instruction is where Leon's top-performing campuses are concentrated, and each of the five schools stands as a reliable anchor for families prioritizing elementary performance.
A 6.0 average across 50 ranked schools means a significant share of campuses fall below that benchmark. Parents comparing options in Leon should look past the district average and focus on individual school scores — especially when weighing attendance-zone assignments against transfer or choice opportunities. For families with access to zones served by the top-rated elementary campuses, the data shows those schools deliver outcomes well above what the district average would suggest.
Leon is a mid-size Florida district. At 31,769 students spread across 56 schools, it is large enough to offer program variety and geographic reach, but carries genuine quality variability across its campuses. School selection within Leon matters more than district-level reputation alone. The elementary tier is the clearest academic strength the district offers, and it is the most direct signal available when making enrollment decisions.
District Map
Schools in Leon, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Leon with test data.
Schools in Leon
50 schools Elementary Schools 28
Middle Schools 8
High Schools 8
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Tallahassee
- Total Enrollment
- 31,769
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,883
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Leon?
Leon has 50 schools in total — 28 elementary, 8 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Leon?
The average composite rating for Leon is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Leon?
Leon spends $10,997 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Leon?
The average student-teacher ratio in Leon is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Leon?
Gilchrist Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Leon with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Leon?
Across schools in Leon with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Leon compare to other districts in Florida?
Leon has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 50 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.8%
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- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
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- Manatee (82)
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- Clay (54)
- St. Lucie (53)
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.
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