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Suwannee High School

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Suwannee High School ranks 441 st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

441^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 47% of Florida high schools

Summary

Suwannee High School in Live Oak, FL, serves 1,167 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Suwannee school district, which ranks in the 30th percentile statewide.

The most pressing concern at Suwannee High School is a chronic absenteeism rate of 49.1% for the 2023-2024 school year—nearly half the student body. This is significantly higher than the state average of 31.4% and far worse than nearby Lafayette High School (28.2%), though it is similar to Hamilton County High School (49.4%). Despite this, the school maintains a graduation rate of 90.5%, close to the state average, suggesting effective credit recovery programs. However, the high absenteeism likely drives the school's volatile test scores, especially in Algebra 1, which swung from 11% proficiency in 2022-2023 to 54% in 2025-2026—still below the state average of 63%. English Language Arts scores also show a declining trend, with 9th-grade proficiency dropping from 48% to 40% before a slight recovery.

On a positive note, Suwannee High School excels in Biology 1, with 80% of students proficient in 2025-2026, outperforming the state average of 74% and nearby Lafayette High School (58%). This strength contrasts with struggles in Geometry (42% proficiency vs. 56% state average). The school operates with a higher student-to-teacher ratio (24.4:1) and lower per-student spending ($9,055) compared to neighboring districts like Lafayette ($13,443) and Hamilton ($13,296). Addressing the absenteeism crisis could help stabilize academic performance and build on the school's clear strengths in science.

1,167

Students ?

24.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,055

Per pupil spending ?

47.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1314 Pine Ave SW
Live Oak, FL 32064

(386) 647-4000

District: Suwannee

Feeder schools for Suwannee High School:

Elementary:	Branford Elementary School
	Suwannee Pineview Elementary
	Suwannee Riverside Elementary
	Suwannee Springcrest Elementary
Middle:	Suwannee Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.5%

Hispanic:

29.3%

African American:

16.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 48th percentile in 2016 → 47th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (58% vs 64% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (49% vs 31% Florida)

!Geometry scores 14 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg57%

Florida avg64%

441^st of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 47%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Suwannee

49^th of 70Suwannee 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	42.3	441 of 838	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.2	409 of 844	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.9	401 of 807	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.4	408 of 792	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.0	425 of 774	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.2	333 of 746	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.2	338 of 734	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.5	352 of 716	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.4	335 of 714	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	41.5	361 of 693	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	44.9	366 of 687	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.1	340 of 648	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	34.9	364 of 606	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	50.6	337 of 622	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	50.8	342 of 620	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	49.2	329 of 587	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	55.3	268 of 577	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	49.4	299 of 563	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	47.0	267 of 477	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	55.8	227 of 487	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	46.9	282 of 484	41.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 180%+6 vs state

US History70%-4 vs state

Algebra 154%-9 vs state

English Language Arts49%-12 vs state

Geometry42%-14 vs state

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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 6th Grade	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 6th 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
Suwannee High School	Public	9-12	1314 Pine Ave SW	Live Oak	32064	Suwannee County	Suwannee	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 647-4000	1,167	48	24.4	47.4%	578 (49.5%)	188 (16.1%)	342 (29.3%)	11 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (4.0%)	42.3	441^st of 838 public high schools	47.4%		44.2	409^th of 844 public high schools	51.5%	32				48.0	50.0					54.0	42.0	80.0	70.0		$9,055	$888	$8,166
Riveroak Technical College	Public	9-12	415 Pinewood Dr SW	Live Oak	32064	Suwannee County	Suwannee	No	No	No	No	(386) 647-4200	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hamilton County High School	Public	6-12	5683 Us Highway 129 S	Jasper	32052	Hamilton County	Hamilton	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 792-6540	808	49	16.4	72.3%	301 (37.3%)	280 (34.7%)	194 (24.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.6%)	24.1	636^th of 838 public high schools	24.1%		24.6	637^th of 844 public high schools	24.5%	1	44.0	42.0	39.0	33.0	50.0	47.0	28.0	58.0	23.0	48.0	48.0	47.0	41.0	70.0	$13,296	$3,017	$10,278
Hamilton Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	5683 Us Highway 129 S	Jasper	32052	Hamilton County	Hamilton	No	No	Yes	No	(386) 792-7830	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lafayette High School	Public	6-12	160 NE Hornet Dr	Mayo	32066	Lafayette County	Lafayette	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 294-1701	606	32	18.9	55.4%	412 (68.0%)	35 (5.8%)	130 (21.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.5%)	48.4	361^st of 838 public high schools	56.9%		69.5	147^th of 844 public high schools	82.6%	214	74.0	78.0	77.0	59.0	59.0	79.0	82.0	11.0	69.0		48.0	58.0	72.0	84.0	$13,443	$1,173	$12,271
Lafayette Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	363 NE Crawford St	Mayo	32066	Lafayette County	Lafayette	No	No	Yes	No	(386) 294-4137	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Suwannee High School

How many students attend Suwannee High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,167 students attended Suwannee High School.

Is Suwannee High School a good school?

Suwannee High School ranks 441^st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Suwannee High School?

Suwannee High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Branford Elementary School
Elementary : Suwannee Pineview Elementary
Elementary : Suwannee Riverside Elementary
Elementary : Suwannee Springcrest Elementary
Middle : Suwannee Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Suwannee High School?

Students at Suwannee High School are 50% White, 29% Hispanic, 16% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Suwannee High School in?

Suwannee

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