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7.2 avg / 10

Sumter School District

School District · Bushnell, Florida

Students: 9,598
Teachers (FTE): 607

Avg Rating

7.2

out of 10

Schools

11

4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,326

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

How this district compares

Florida rank

#6 of 70

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.9

above Florida avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,326

+$565 vs Florida median

District size

9,598 students

Smaller than Florida median

About Sumter

Sumter is a Bushnell, Florida school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 9,598 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $12,326 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.2/10, Sumter is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Wildwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Sumter students show an average math proficiency of 56.8% and ELA proficiency of 54.5%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Sumter, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 56.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 54.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Sumter with test data.

District Details

State
Florida
City
Bushnell
Total Enrollment
9,598
Teachers (FTE)
607
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sumter?

Sumter has 11 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sumter?

The average composite rating for Sumter is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sumter?

Sumter spends $12,326 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sumter?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sumter is 15.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sumter?

Wildwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Sumter with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Sumter?

Across schools in Sumter with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sumter compare to other districts in Florida?

Sumter has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 11 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.2/10
Math Proficiency
56.8%
ELA Proficiency
54.5%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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.

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