Suwannee School District
School District · Live Oak, Florida
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,325
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,325
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#59 of 70
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,325
$436 vs Florida median
District size
5,968 students
Smaller than Florida median
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 5.9/10, Suwannee demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Suwannee Springcrest Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Suwannee students show an average math proficiency of 49.2% and ELA proficiency of 48.8%.
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 5.9/10. 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 Springcrest Elementary is the highest-rated school in Suwannee with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Suwannee?
Across schools in Suwannee with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.8%. 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 5.9/10 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 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.8%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in FL
Compare Suwannee with neighboring districts in the state.
- Miami-dade (536)
- Broward (325)
- Hillsborough (305)
- Orange (275)
- Palm Beach (235)
- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
- Volusia (89)
- Osceola (86)
- Manatee (82)
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- 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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