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LEVY

Florida · Public School District
15
Schools
5,662
Students
$14,251
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
67.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+15pp vs nat'l
86.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

LEVY is a public school district in Florida serving 5,662 students across 15 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 86.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,251 is near the national average for a US public school district. 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
NATURE COAST MIDDLE SCHOOLCharter06–0890
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRONSON MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL06–12552
CHIEFLAND MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL06–12836
LEVY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE06–122
WILLISTON MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL06–121,119
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRONSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–12602
CEDAR KEY HIGH SCHOOLPK–12196
JAIL SERVICESPK–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,251Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
25%
State
49.6%
Local (property tax)
25.1%
Federal
25.3%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (25%), with notable federal support (25%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
5,662
Students
67%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.1%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 15 schools including 2 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LEVY?
LEVY has 15 public schools, serving a total of 5,662 students.
What is the graduation rate for LEVY?
The graduation rate is 86.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LEVY spend per student?
LEVY spends $14,251 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LEVY?
67% of students in LEVY qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LEVY?
Yes — 2 of the 15 schools in LEVY are charter schools.
What grade levels does LEVY serve?
LEVY serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LEVY?
The median opportunity score across schools in LEVY is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.