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South Sumter High School

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South Sumter High School ranks 421 st of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

421^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 50% of Florida high schools

Summary

South Sumter High School is a public high school located in Bushnell, Florida, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 1,058 students. The school is part of the Sumter School District, which is ranked 26th out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Sumter High School has seen fluctuating four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.0% to 97.7% in recent years, which is generally higher than the state average but lower than the district average. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 26.9% to 39.4%, significantly higher than the state and district averages. South Sumter High School's test scores are also generally below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, such as Algebra 1 (33%), Geometry (48%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (56%).

Compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Wildwood Middle/High School, and other districts, like South Lake High School, Citrus High School, Hernando High School, and Leesburg High School, South Sumter High School generally performs worse on key metrics such as test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. Despite having a higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, the school's academic outcomes suggest that it faces challenges in improving student performance.

1,077

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,273

Per pupil spending ?

41.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

706 N Main St
Bushnell, FL 33513

(352) 793-3131

District: Sumter

Feeder schools for South Sumter High School:

Elementary:	Bushnell Elementary School
	Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School
	Webster Elementary School
Middle:	South Sumter Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.2%

Hispanic:

21.8%

African American:

9.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 57th percentile in 2014 → 50th in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Above the Florida median (50th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (55% vs 62% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (39% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

421^st of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 44% (2016) to top 50% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Sumter

26^th of 67Sumter 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	43.0	421 of 844	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.0	336 of 807	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.7	361 of 792	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.1	317 of 774	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.4	351 of 746	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.7	287 of 734	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.2	251 of 716	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	46.2	319 of 714	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	47.6	302 of 693	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	53.5	292 of 687	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	45.2	331 of 648	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.0	311 of 606	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	65.3	220 of 622	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.5	189 of 620	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.1	251 of 587	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.7	210 of 577	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	53.6	268 of 563	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	41.8	300 of 477	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	46.3	293 of 487	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	49.1	273 of 484	43.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Biology 171%~ state avg

US History58%-13 vs state

English Language Arts54%-3 vs state

Geometry48%-7 vs state

Algebra 133%-27 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, December 3, 2012

Children may like the school fairly well, but after graduation they will be no where near college-ready, and will probably have to re-take courses at college. Have pleanty of funds available even if they get scholarships. School activities very expensive (senior trip 900.00 and lockers 20.00, just for starters. Close Quote

Schools Near South Sumter High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)				FAST Math (2025)		Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (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 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Sumter High School	Public	7-12	706 N Main St	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 793-3131	1,077	59	18.2	41.9%	670 (62.2%)	105 (9.7%)	235 (21.8%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (5.3%)	43	421^st of 844 public high schools	50.1%		47	336^th of 807 public high schools	58.4%	85			53.0	56.0				33.0	48.0	71.0	58.0		$13,273	$388	$12,885
Camp E-Nini Hassee	Public	6-12	7027 E Stagecoach Tr	Floral City	34436	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(888) 726-3883	17	2	8.5	17.6%	12 (70.6%)	1 (5.9%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Wildwood Middle/ High School	Public	6-12	700 Huey St	Wildwood	34785	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 748-1314	710	44	16.2	49.4%	233 (32.8%)	262 (36.9%)	169 (23.8%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.6%)	34.1	537^th of 844 public high schools	36.4%		36.5	459^th of 807 public high schools	43.1%	78	42.0	50.0	48.0	53.0	25.0	35.0	49.0	55.0	37.0	59.0	60.0	51.0	$15,499	$1,526	$13,974
The Academy At Lake Hills School- South	Public	6-12	513 Albrook St	Mascotte	34753	Lake County	Lake	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 394-2035	32	7	4.5	46.9%	16 (50.0%)	9 (28.1%)	4 (12.5%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)													$82,188	$8,323	$73,865
Leesburg High School	Public	9-12	1401 Yellow Jacket Way	Leesburg	34748	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 787-5047	1,724	75	22.9	47.7%	575 (33.4%)	539 (31.3%)	458 (26.6%)	28 (1.6%)	7 (0.4%)	14 (0.8%)	103 (6.0%)	20.1	666^th of 844 public high schools	21.1%		20	637^th of 807 public high schools	21.1%	29			39.0	40.0				20.0	24.0	53.0	47.0		$10,082	$815	$9,267
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
Hernando High School	Public	6-12	700 Bell Ave	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	No	(352) 797-7015	1,299	60	21.6	51.7%	786 (60.5%)	181 (13.9%)	242 (18.6%)	14 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	70 (5.4%)	26.9	619^th of 844 public high schools	26.7%		29.1	551^st of 807 public high schools	31.7%	68			46.0	47.0				25.0	28.0	56.0	52.0		$9,858	$320	$9,539
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)
South Lake High School	Public	9-12	15600 Silver Eagle Rd	Groveland	34736	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 394-2100	2,137	100	21.3	29.6%	810 (37.9%)	337 (15.8%)	823 (38.5%)	58 (2.7%)	21 (1.0%)	9 (0.4%)	79 (3.7%)	40.9	452^nd of 844 public high schools	46.4%		39.8	420^th of 807 public high schools	48.0%	32			54.0	52.0				25.0	36.0	67.0	70.0		$9,101	$352	$8,750

Frequently Asked Questions about South Sumter High School

What is the racial makeup of South Sumter High School?

Students at South Sumter High School are 62% White, 22% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Is South Sumter High School a good school?

South Sumter High School ranks 421^st of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into South Sumter High School?

South Sumter High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bushnell Elementary School
Elementary : Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School
Elementary : Webster Elementary School
Middle : South Sumter Middle School

How many students attend South Sumter High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,077 students attended South Sumter High School.

What district is South Sumter High School in?

Sumter

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