Sumter School District
School District · Bushnell, Florida
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
11
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
9,598
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
11
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
9,598
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#28 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,326
+$565 vs Florida median
District size
9,598 students
Smaller than Florida median
The short answer
Sumter ranks #28 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Sumter's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Villages Charter School (7.6/10), Webster Elementary School (7.3/10), and South Sumter Middle School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.3/10 despite 53% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Sumter schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Sumter
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Villages Charter School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Webster Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | South Sumter Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Wildwood Middle/ High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Wildwood Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Bushnell Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | South Sumter High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Sumter Prep Academy | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $12,326 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Sumter demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Villages Charter School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Sumter students show an average math proficiency of 57.3% and ELA proficiency of 55.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Sumter with test data.
Schools in Sumter
11 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Bushnell
- Total Enrollment
- 9,598
- Teachers (FTE)
- 607
- District spending per student
- $12,326NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Sumter?
Sumter's district-level spending was $12,326 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Villages Charter School is the highest-rated school in Sumter with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Sumter?
Across schools in Sumter with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.4%. 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 6.4/10 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 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.4%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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