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South Sumter High School

Q: Is South Sumter High School a good school?

South Sumter High School ranks 366 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

366^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 56% of Florida high schools

Summary

South Sumter High School in Bushnell, FL, serves 1,077 students in grades 7 through 12 and is part of the Sumter district, which ranks 26th out of 70 districts in Florida. The school has a consistent 3-star rating and a state ranking in the 56th percentile for the 2025-2026 school year, with about 42% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.

One of the school's standout features is its exceptional graduation rate of 97.6% for the 2024-2025 school year, which significantly exceeds the state average of 92.2% and outperforms nearby schools like Hernando High School (91.3%) and Leesburg High School (91.7%). However, this high graduation rate exists alongside a notable challenge: chronic absenteeism at 39.4%, which is higher than the district average of 26.9% and the state average of 31.4%, though it is lower than many surrounding schools like Leesburg High (59.1%) and Hernando High (55.8%). This paradox suggests the school may have strong credit recovery programs or flexible scheduling that help students graduate despite missing significant school time.

Academically, South Sumter shows strength in Biology 1 (76% proficient, matching the district and exceeding the state average of 74%) and 9th Grade English Language Arts (58% proficient, near the state average), but struggles significantly in Algebra 1 (34% proficient), which is well below the district average of 79% and the state average of 63%. Compared to its district peer Wildwood Middle/ High School, South Sumter has a higher graduation rate and lower chronic absenteeism, but Wildwood outperforms in Algebra 1 (68% proficient). The school also spends less per student ($13,273) than Wildwood ($15,499), yet achieves a higher state ranking, positioning South Sumter as a relatively strong educational option in a region where many surrounding schools face lower rankings and higher absenteeism.

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: Holding steady — 56th percentile in 2016 → 56th in 2026

Strengths

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

✓Above the Florida median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

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

!Algebra 1 scores 29 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg70%

Florida avg64%

366^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 44%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Sumter

26^th of 70Sumter 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
2026	48.1	366 of 838	56.3%	★★★☆☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Biology 176%~ state avg

US History67%-7 vs state

English Language Arts59%~ state avg

Geometry50%-6 vs state

Algebra 134%-29 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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)				FAST Math (2026)		Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (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 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%)	48.1	366^th of 838 public high schools	56.3%		43	421^st of 844 public high schools	50.1%	55			58.0	61.0				34.0	50.0	76.0	67.0		$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%)	36.7	513^th of 838 public high schools	38.8%		34.1	537^th of 844 public high schools	36.4%	24	65.0	44.0	53.0	47.0	47.0	49.0	38.0	68.0	50.0	54.0	62.0	69.0	$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%)	21.8	657^th of 838 public high schools	21.6%		20.1	666^th of 844 public high schools	21.1%	9			43.0	43.0				23.0	30.0	58.0	52.0		$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%)	34.4	540^th of 838 public high schools	35.6%		37	497^th of 844 public high schools	41.1%	43			50.0	51.0				30.0	42.0	58.0	72.0		$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%)	30.4	579^th of 838 public high schools	30.9%		26.9	619^th of 844 public high schools	26.7%	40			55.0	49.0				18.0	28.0	62.0	61.0		$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%)	40.5	466^th of 838 public high schools	44.4%		40.9	452^nd of 844 public high schools	46.4%	14			50.0	56.0				29.0	40.0	74.0	75.0		$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 366^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

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

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