Suwannee

The Suwannee school district in Florida consists of 10 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population and faces some challenges, but also has several standout schools that are performing well.

Branford High School is a top-performing high school in the district, consistently ranking among the best in the state with a 4-star rating. It has higher test scores than the district and state averages in several subjects, including Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, and US History. Meanwhile, Suwannee High School struggles in Algebra 1 compared to the state average. The district's elementary schools, such as Suwannee Riverside Elementary and Suwannee Springcrest Elementary, have also shown strong performance with test scores exceeding the district and state averages in several subjects.

However, the district faces some significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4% across all schools, which is much higher than the state average. Additionally, the district has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.09% at Branford High School to 87.5% at Suwannee Opportunity School, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. The district's spending per student also varies, with Suwannee Pineview Elementary having the highest at $11,221 per student and Suwannee Virtual School having the highest at $14,853 per student.