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SUMTER

Florida · Public School District
12
Schools
9,404
Students
$11,984
Per-Pupil Spend
-16% nat'l
53.2%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
94.2%
Graduation Rate
+7.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SUMTER is a public school district in Florida serving 9,404 students across 12 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 94.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,984 is below the national average for a US public school district. 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BUSHNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05760
LAKE PANASOFFKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05584
WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05748
WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05940
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SOUTH SUMTER MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08897
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SOUTH SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL07–121,045
WILDWOOD MIDDLE/ HIGH SCHOOL06–12843
Other Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CONTRACTED RESIDENTIAL SERVICESPK–120
SUMTER COUNTY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMKG–1212
SUMTER PREP ACADEMY01–1294
SUMTER VIRTUAL FRANCHISEKG–128
VILLAGES CHARTER SCHOOLCharterPK–123,473
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,984-16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
14%
71%
State
13.5%
Local (property tax)
71.3%
Federal
15.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (71%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
9,404
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.2%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.2% graduation rate — 7.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,984, spending is 16% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SUMTER?
SUMTER has 12 public schools, serving a total of 9,404 students.
What is the graduation rate for SUMTER?
The graduation rate is 94.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SUMTER spend per student?
SUMTER spends $11,984 per pupil — 16% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SUMTER?
53% of students in SUMTER qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SUMTER?
Yes — 1 of the 12 schools in SUMTER is a charter school.
What grade levels does SUMTER serve?
SUMTER serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SUMTER?
The median opportunity score across schools in SUMTER is 41/100. 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.