Suwannee School District
School District · Live Oak, Florida
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,325
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,325
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Evaluating Suwannee?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Suwannee 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.
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
Live Oak · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Suwannee Virtual School
Live Oak · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary
Live Oak · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#33 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,325
$436 vs Florida median
District size
5,968 students
Smaller than Florida median
The short answer
Suwannee ranks #33 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Suwannee's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Suwannee Riverside Elementary (8.4/10), Suwannee Virtual School (8.0/10), and Suwannee Springcrest Elementary (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 75% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 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 Suwannee schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Suwannee
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suwannee Riverside Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Suwannee Virtual School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Suwannee Springcrest Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Branford High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Suwannee Pineview Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Branford Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Suwannee Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Suwannee High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Suwannee Opportunity School | 2.3 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Suwannee
Suwannee is a Live Oak, Florida school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,968 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1. The district invests $11,325 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Suwannee demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Suwannee Riverside Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Suwannee students show an average math proficiency of 50.1% and ELA proficiency of 49.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Suwannee, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Suwannee with test data.
Schools in Suwannee
10 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Live Oak
- Total Enrollment
- 5,968
- Teachers (FTE)
- 315
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Suwannee?
Suwannee has 10 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 Suwannee?
The average composite rating for Suwannee is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Suwannee?
Suwannee spends $11,325 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Suwannee?
The average student-teacher ratio in Suwannee is 18.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Suwannee?
Suwannee Riverside Elementary is the highest-rated school in Suwannee with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Suwannee?
Across schools in Suwannee with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Suwannee compare to other districts in Florida?
Suwannee has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 10 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
- 50.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.2%
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Compare Suwannee with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Broward (325)
- Hillsborough (305)
- Orange (275)
- Palm Beach (235)
- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
- Volusia (89)
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- Manatee (82)
- Seminole (76)
- Collier (74)
- Escambia (70)
- Alachua (68)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
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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