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Dunnellon High School

Q: Is Dunnellon High School a good school?

Dunnellon High School ranks 586 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

586^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 31% of Florida high schools

Summary

Dunnellon High School is a public high school in Dunnellon, Florida, serving 1,428 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 62 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Dunnellon High School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Florida high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Dunnellon High School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 21% of Dunnellon students were proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 48% in the Marion district and 60% statewide. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 77.9% to 89.7% over the past few years, lower than the state average of around 90%. Additionally, Dunnellon High School has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.9% to 46.9% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Dunnellon High School to other nearby schools, such as West Port High School, another Marion district school, it becomes clear that Dunnellon is underperforming. West Port consistently outperforms Dunnellon on academic measures and has a higher school ranking, despite both being designated as public magnet schools. Dunnellon's per-student spending is comparable to or higher than some of the nearby schools, suggesting that the issue may not be solely a lack of resources, but rather how those resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement.

1,562

Students ?

22.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,698

Per pupil spending ?

51.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10055 SW 180th Avenue Rd
Dunnellon, FL 34432

(352) 465-6745

District: Marion

Feeder schools for Dunnellon High School:

Elementary:	Dunnellon Elementary School
	Romeo Elementary School
	Sunrise Elementary School
Middle:	Dunnellon Middle School
	Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.1%

Hispanic:

37.8%

African American:

16.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 36th percentile in 2014 → 31st in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (45% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Florida average (85% vs 92%)

!High chronic absenteeism (47% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg54%

Florida avg62%

586^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 31%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From bottom 41% (2016) to bottom 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 8High Schools in the Marion

62^nd of 67Marion 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
2025	30.0	586 of 844	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.1	505 of 807	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.9	495 of 792	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.7	491 of 774	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.2	529 of 746	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.2	445 of 734	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.5	497 of 716	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.4	435 of 714	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	36.2	408 of 693	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	36.5	437 of 687	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	32.3	441 of 648	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	36.1	354 of 606	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.2	409 of 622	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.9	334 of 620	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	52.1	308 of 587	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	53.8	278 of 577	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	47.0	311 of 563	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	45.1	281 of 477	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	45.3	302 of 487	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	52.6	249 of 484	48.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

US History64%-7 vs state

Biology 156%-15 vs state

English Language Arts45%-12 vs state

Geometry39%-16 vs state

Algebra 121%-39 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Dunnellon High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	10055 SW 180th Avenue Rd	Dunnellon	34432	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 465-6745	1,562	68	22.9	51.3%	610 (39.1%)	262 (16.8%)	591 (37.8%)	14 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	77 (4.9%)	30	586^th of 844 public high schools	30.6%		33.1	505^th of 807 public high schools	37.4%	81	43.0	47.0	21.0	39.0	56.0	64.0	$8,698	$928	$7,770
West Port High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3733 SW 80th Ave	Ocala	34481	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 291-4000	3,022	120	25.1	44.9%	886 (29.3%)	574 (19.0%)	1,305 (43.2%)	105 (3.5%)	13 (0.4%)	11 (0.4%)	128 (4.2%)	47.2	368^th of 844 public high schools	56.4%		47.9	327^th of 807 public high schools	59.5%	41	55.0	59.0	28.0	42.0	73.0	74.0	$8,443	$760	$7,683
Crystal River High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3195 Crystal River High Dr	Crystal River	34428	Citrus County	Citrus	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 795-4641	1,293	66	19.7	41.3%	1,023 (79.1%)	63 (4.9%)	127 (9.8%)	4 (0.3%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	67 (5.2%)	38.1	483^rd of 844 public high schools	42.8%		34.1	486^th of 807 public high schools	39.8%	3	51.0	51.0	21.0	38.0	62.0	66.0	$10,775	$444	$10,331
McSo Adults	Public	8-12	700 NW 30th Ave	Ocala	34475	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 732-1450	10	0		30.0%	1 (10.0%)	7 (70.0%)	2 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$38,958	$27	$38,931
Withlacoochee Technical College	Public	11-12	1201 W Main St	Inverness	34450	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	No	(352) 726-2430	2	10	.2		2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Citrus High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	600 W Highland Blvd	Inverness	34452	Citrus County	Citrus	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 726-2241	1,465	76	19.2	43.4%	1,158 (79.0%)	44 (3.0%)	143 (9.8%)	17 (1.2%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	97 (6.6%)	37	497^th of 844 public high schools	41.1%		39.4	423^rd of 807 public high schools	47.6%	74	44.0	50.0	17.0	32.0	68.0	71.0	$9,542	$310	$9,231
Lecanto High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3810 W Educational Path	Lecanto	34461	Citrus County	Citrus	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 746-2334	1,735	88	19.7	36.1%	1,246 (71.8%)	94 (5.4%)	235 (13.5%)	56 (3.2%)	7 (0.4%)	6 (0.3%)	91 (5.2%)	40.9	454^th of 844 public high schools	46.2%		40	418^th of 807 public high schools	48.2%	36	59.0	51.0	28.0	38.0	70.0	62.0	$9,422	$307	$9,115
Academy Of Environmental Science	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	12695 W Fort Island Trl	Crystal River	34429	Citrus County	Citrus	Yes	Yes	No	No	(352) 795-8793	115	6	19.1	33.9%	101 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	68.9	155^th of 844 public high schools	81.6%		78.3	76^th of 807 public high schools	90.6%	79	75.0	67.0	48.0	73.0	88.0		$8,945	$161	$8,784
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	3630 W Educational Path	Lecanto	34461	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 464-6520	29	2	14.5	86.2%	21 (72.4%)	1 (3.4%)	4 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.3%)								(n/a)							$9,893	$3,223	$6,670
Pace Center For Girls Inc.	Public	6-12	328 NE 1st Ave	Ocala	34470	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 369-0571	40	0	7.6	87.5%	13 (32.5%)	12 (30.0%)	10 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (12.5%)								(n/a)							$6,423	$487	$5,936

Frequently Asked Questions about Dunnellon High School

Is Dunnellon High School a good school?

Dunnellon High School ranks 586^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Dunnellon High School in?

Marion

How many students attend Dunnellon High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,562 students attended Dunnellon High School.

What schools feed into Dunnellon High School?

Dunnellon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dunnellon Elementary School
Elementary : Romeo Elementary School
Elementary : Sunrise Elementary School
Middle : Dunnellon Middle School
Middle : Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks

What is the racial makeup of Dunnellon High School?

Students at Dunnellon High School are 39% White, 38% Hispanic, 17% African American, 5% Two or more races.

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