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Lawton Chiles High School

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Lawton Chiles High School ranks 121 st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

121^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 86% of Florida high schools

Summary

Lawton Chiles High School in Tallahassee, FL, is a large, high-performing public high school serving 1,881 students in grades 9-12, located in the northern part of the city within the Leon district. This school stands out as the premier traditional high school in the area, consistently ranking in the top 15-20% of Florida high schools and achieving a 98.3% graduation rate—far above the district average of 87.9% and the state average of 92.2%. Its academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in subjects like Biology 1 (87%), US History (86%), and Geometry (74%) significantly outpacing both district and state averages, making it a clear leader among peers like Lincoln High School and Leon High School.

While Chiles dominates among traditional schools, it faces competition from smaller specialized options like Tallahassee Collegiate Academy (TCA) in the Tsc district, which boasts a 100% graduation rate and even higher scores in subjects like US History (94% vs. 86%). However, Chiles holds a stronger overall state ranking (121st vs. 192nd) and serves a larger, more diverse student body. An interesting quirk is its lower Algebra 1 proficiency (51%), which is common in high-performing schools where advanced students take the exam earlier, as reflected in its strong Geometry scores. The school also operates efficiently, spending $8,243 per student—less than the district average—while achieving top-tier results, though this comes with a high student-teacher ratio of 26:1.

One area of concern is chronic absenteeism, which has risen to 32.6% in 2023-2024, higher than the state average of 31.4% and a notable increase from 16.0% in 2019-2020. This trend, while still better than the district average of 36.8%, could impact future outcomes if not addressed. Overall, Lawton Chiles High School offers a high-achieving, well-resourced environment with near-perfect graduation rates and top test scores, making it the go-to choice for families seeking academic excellence in the Leon County area, though it must navigate rising absenteeism and competition from specialized charters.

1,881

Students ?

26.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,243

Per pupil spending ?

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7200 Lawton Chiles Ln
Tallahassee, FL 32312

(850) 488-1756

District: Leon

Feeder schools for Lawton Chiles High School:

Elementary:	Desoto Trail Elementary School
	Hawks Rise Elementary School
	Killearn Lakes Elementary School
Middle:	Deerlake Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.1%

Hispanic:

9.3%

African American:

8.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2016 → 86th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (77% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Florida high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2016

!Algebra 1 scores 12 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school77%

District avg64%

Florida avg64%

121^st of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 6% (2016) to top 14% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 8High Schools in the Leon

39^th of 70Leon among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	72.1	121 of 838	85.6%	★★★★☆
2025	71.5	136 of 844	83.9%	★★★★☆
2024	73.6	113 of 807	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	75.6	96 of 792	87.9%	★★★★☆
2022	80.2	66 of 774	91.5%	★★★★★
2021	75.8	84 of 746	88.7%	★★★★☆
2019	80.5	53 of 734	92.8%	★★★★★
2018	78.6	62 of 716	91.3%	★★★★★
2017	83.8	42 of 714	94.1%	★★★★★
2016	84.9	41 of 693	94.1%	★★★★★
2014	85.0	50 of 687	92.7%	★★★★★
2013	81.5	62 of 648	90.4%	★★★★★
2012	81.2	41 of 606	93.2%	★★★★★
2011	90.9	40 of 622	93.6%	★★★★★
2010	93.2	26 of 620	95.8%	★★★★★
2009	93.8	22 of 587	96.3%	★★★★★
2008	94.3	18 of 577	96.9%	★★★★★
2007	95.4	16 of 563	97.2%	★★★★★
2006	92.7	25 of 477	94.8%	★★★★★
2005	95.2	18 of 487	96.3%	★★★★★
2004	95.0	19 of 484	96.1%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 187%+13 vs state

US History86%+12 vs state

English Language Arts77%+17 vs state

Geometry74%+18 vs state

Algebra 151%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lawton Chiles High School	Public	9-12	7200 Lawton Chiles Ln	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-1756	1,881	72	26.0	10.7%	1,318 (70.1%)	156 (8.3%)	175 (9.3%)	136 (7.2%)	8 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	87 (4.6%)	72.1	121^st of 838 public high schools	85.6%		71.5	136^th of 844 public high schools	83.9%	15	76.0	79.0	51.0	74.0	87.0	86.0	$8,243	$514	$7,728
Leon County Virtual School Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	283 Trojan Trl	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Leon	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 487-7247	88	5	17.6	6.8%	51 (58.0%)	25 (28.4%)	4 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.1%)	50.3	338^th of 838 public high schools	59.7%		59.9	221^st of 844 public high schools	73.8%	117	73.0	64.0		41.0	90.0	61.0	$11,896	$00	$11,895
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	3838 Trojan Trl	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-2110	1,822	68	26.6	23.1%	768 (42.2%)	651 (35.7%)	178 (9.8%)	82 (4.5%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	140 (7.7%)	50.9	326^th of 838 public high schools	61.1%		43.8	413^th of 844 public high schools	51.1%	87	63.0	67.0	42.0	53.0	76.0	69.0	$7,845	$487	$7,357
Leon High School	Public	9-12	550 E Tennessee St	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-1971	1,793	74	24.3	31.2%	714 (39.8%)	684 (38.1%)	213 (11.9%)	49 (2.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	131 (7.3%)	48.3	362^nd of 838 public high schools	56.8%		46.7	377^th of 844 public high schools	55.3%	15	67.0	64.0	37.0	56.0	65.0	71.0	$8,481	$524	$7,956
Amos P. Godby High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1717 W Tharpe St	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-1325	1,388	65	21.5	57.4%	149 (10.7%)	956 (68.9%)	203 (14.6%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (5.0%)	21.7	659^th of 838 public high schools	21.4%		20.2	664^th of 844 public high schools	21.3%	5	40.0	40.0	23.0	35.0	63.0	59.0	$9,499	$1,566	$7,934
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	1344 Cross Creek Cir	Tallahassee	32301	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 921-9280	44	3	14.6	93.2%	7 (15.9%)	30 (68.2%)	3 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.8%)								(n/a)							$10,867	$00	$10,867
Sail	Public	9-12	2006 Jackson Bluff Rd	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-2468	359	19	18.5	29.0%	219 (61.0%)	62 (17.3%)	39 (10.9%)	5 (1.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.4%)	61	212^th of 838 public high schools	74.7%		66.4	174^th of 844 public high schools	79.4%	38	63.0	72.0	61.0	52.0	75.0	91.0	$12,884	$743	$12,141
Lively Technical College	Public	9-12	500 Appleyard Dr	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-7555	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tallahassee Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	444 Appleyard Dr	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Tsc	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 504-6300	273	13	21.0	4.4%	79 (28.9%)	149 (54.6%)	33 (12.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	63.9	192^nd of 838 public high schools	77.1%		66.9	171^st of 844 public high schools	79.7%	21	77.0	67.0		56.0	65.0	94.0
James Rickards High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3013 Jim Lee Rd	Tallahassee	32301	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 414-5500	1,718	66	26.1	51.7%	133 (7.7%)	1,220 (71.0%)	175 (10.2%)	112 (6.5%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (4.4%)	29.6	586^th of 838 public high schools	30.1%		30.2	585^th of 844 public high schools	30.7%	1	38.0	48.0	40.0	35.0	81.0	92.0	$8,745	$1,397	$7,348

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawton Chiles High School

How many students attend Lawton Chiles High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,881 students attended Lawton Chiles High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lawton Chiles High School?

Students at Lawton Chiles High School are 70% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Lawton Chiles High School in?

Leon

Is Lawton Chiles High School a good school?

Lawton Chiles High School ranks 121^st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Lawton Chiles High School?

Lawton Chiles High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Desoto Trail Elementary School
Elementary : Hawks Rise Elementary School
Elementary : Killearn Lakes Elementary School
Middle : Deerlake Middle School

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