Suwannee School District
School District · Live Oak, Florida
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,968
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,968
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#67 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below 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 #67 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Suwannee's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Suwannee Middle School (6.9/10), Branford Elementary School (6.1/10), and Suwannee Pineview Elementary (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.9/10 despite 70% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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 Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Branford Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Suwannee Pineview Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Suwannee Springcrest Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Suwannee Riverside Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Suwannee High School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Suwannee Virtual School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Branford High School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Suwannee Opportunity School | 3.1 / 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. District-level spending was $11,325 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Suwannee demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Suwannee Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Suwannee students show an average math proficiency of 50.4% and ELA proficiency of 50.1%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Live Oak
- Total Enrollment
- 5,968
- Teachers (FTE)
- 315
- District spending per student
- $11,325NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 27.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.2/10. 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 Suwannee?
Suwannee's district-level spending was $11,325 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 Suwannee?
The average student-teacher ratio in Suwannee is 18.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Suwannee?
Suwannee Middle School is the highest-rated school in Suwannee with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Suwannee?
Across schools in Suwannee with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.1%. 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 5.2/10 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.1%
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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