South Sumter High School

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South Sumter High School ranks 336 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Sumter High School is a public high school located in Bushnell, Florida, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 1,045 students. The school is part of the Sumter District, which is ranked 19 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Sumter High School stands out for its high graduation rates, reaching 95.4% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than nearby Wildwood Middle/High School (97.9%) and significantly higher than South Lake High School (92.0%) and Hernando High School (86.7%). However, the school's test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the Sumter District and the state of Florida averages, with a concerning trend of declining proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra 1 and Geometry.

Another area of concern for South Sumter High School is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.1% in 2019-2020 to 36.9% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the nearby Wildwood Middle/High School (45.5%) and South Lake High School (41.7%), but lower than Hernando High School (54.6%). The school's demographics and socioeconomic factors may also play a role in its academic performance and should be considered in any improvement efforts.

Detail:

Public 6-12

706 N Main St
Bushnell, FL 33513

(352) 793-3131

District: Sumter

SchoolDigger Rank:
336^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,643

Feeder schools for South Sumter High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 1,045

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.0%

Hispanic:

20.6%

African American:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Sumter High School ranks better than 58.4% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Sumter High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65%), Hispanic (20.6%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Sumter High School is 19. (See more...)

Compare South Sumter High School employs 55 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Sumter High School is $11,643.

Schooldigger Rankings:

South Sumter High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks South Sumter High School 336^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See South Sumter High School in the ranking list.)

Sumter:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumter 19^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Sumter High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	49.12	273^rd	484	43.6%
2005	46.27	293^rd	487	39.8%
2006	41.78	300^th	477	37.1%
2007	53.63	268^th	563	52.4%
2008	63.70	210^th	577	63.6%
2009	60.11	251^st	587	57.2%
2010	67.54	189^th	620	69.5%
2011	65.26	220^th	622	64.6%
2012	42.03	311^th	606	48.7%
2013	45.23	331^st	648	48.9%
2014	53.52	292^nd	687	57.5%
2016	47.59	302^nd	693	56.4%
2017	46.18	319^th	714	55.3%
2018	53.17	251^st	716	64.9%
2019	49.75	287^th	734	60.9%
2021	41.44	351^st	746	52.9%
2022	47.09	317^th	774	59.0%
2023	42.72	361^st	792	54.4%
2024	46.97	336^th	807	58.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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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

Enrollment information for South Sumter High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	678	104	3	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	803
1989	660	117	2	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	797
1990	616	107	3	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	743
1991	607	132	6	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	765
1992	628	146	5	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	801
1993	623	137	5	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	788
1994	612	124	8	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	774
1995	608	123	5	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	769
1996	608	123	5	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	769
1997	698	124	4	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	850
1998	710	140	7	33	4	n/a	n/a	0	894
1999	759	143	6	39	4	n/a	n/a	0	951
2000	740	136	5	44	6	n/a	n/a	0	931
2001	691	120	3	40	8	n/a	n/a	0	862
2002	792	134	5	53	5	n/a	n/a	0	989
2003	792	134	5	53	5	n/a	n/a	0	989
2004	812	132	8	52	7	n/a	n/a	0	1011
2005	834	151	5	66	4	n/a	n/a	0	1060
2006	851	143	5	82	3	n/a	n/a	0	1084
2007	805	146	7	120	2	n/a	n/a	9	1089
2008	816	124	8	124	1	n/a	n/a	12	1085
2009	812	111	10	119	3	n/a	n/a	15	1070
2010	829	98	12	134	5	n/a	n/a	15	1093
2011	792	97	10	142	3	0	27	0	1071
2012	800	90	6	145	4	0	24	0	1069
2013	785	98	5	136	4	0	32	0	1060
2014	789	93	6	133	4	0	30	0	1055
2015	780	82	8	153	3	0	30	0	1056
2016	747	92	8	153	3	0	31	0	1034
2017	764	84	8	163	2	0	26	0	1047
2018	719	83	11	177	1	0	31	0	1022
2019	747	78	8	187	2	0	26	0	1048
2020	727	95	7	201	2	0	29	0	1061
2021	701	93	4	204	4	0	37	0	1043
2022	663	93	4	186	2	0	43	0	991
2023	679	95	5	215	1	2	48	0	1045

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Sumter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	803	41.0	19.5	22.9
1989	797	43.0	18.5	22.6
1990	743	43.0	17.2	24
1991	765	42.0	18.2	27.2
1992	801	41.0	19.5	23.8
1993	788	42.0	18.8	27.8
1994	774	42.0	18.4	29.3
1995	769	41.0	18.8	34.3
1996	769	41.0	18.8	34.3
1997	850	43.0	19.8	35.4
1998	894	45.0	19.9	35.5
1999	951	47.0	20.2	39.6
2000	931	45.0	20.7	41.4
2001	862	47.0	18.3	40.7
2002	989	49.0	20.2	45.7
2003	989	49.0	20.2	45.7
2004	1011	53.0	19.1	47.6
2005	1060	58.0	18.3	50.8
2006	1084	58.0	18.7	50.9
2007	1089	58.0	18.8	49.8
2008	1085	57.0	19.0	50.5
2009	1070	63.1	18.4	52.7
2010	1093	57.0	19.1	58
2011	1071	57.3	18.6	60.8
2012	1069	58.8	18.1	62.4
2013	1060	59.0	17.9	60.8
2014	1055	61.0	17.2	63.9
2015	1056	61.0	17.3	64.4
2016	1034	56.0	18.4	65.8
2017	1047	55.0	19.0	65
2018	1022	56.0	18.2	67.5
2019	1048	55.0	19.0	43.2
2020	1061	59.0	17.9	46.2
2021	1043	57.0	18.2	47.1
2022	991	59.0	16.7	0.6
2023	1045	55.0	19.0	52.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Sumter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	803	41.0	19.5	22.9
1989	797	43.0	18.5	22.6
1990	743	43.0	17.2	24
1991	765	42.0	18.2	27.2
1992	801	41.0	19.5	23.8
1993	788	42.0	18.8	27.8
1994	774	42.0	18.4	29.3
1995	769	41.0	18.8	34.3
1996	769	41.0	18.8	34.3
1997	850	43.0	19.8	35.4
1998	894	45.0	19.9	35.5
1999	951	47.0	20.2	39.6
2000	931	45.0	20.7	41.4
2001	862	47.0	18.3	40.7
2002	989	49.0	20.2	45.7
2003	989	49.0	20.2	45.7
2004	1011	53.0	19.1	47.6
2005	1060	58.0	18.3	50.8
2006	1084	58.0	18.7	50.9
2007	1089	58.0	18.8	49.8
2008	1085	57.0	19.0	50.5
2009	1070	63.1	18.4	52.7
2010	1093	57.0	19.1	58
2011	1071	57.3	18.6	60.8
2012	1069	58.8	18.1	62.4
2013	1060	59.0	17.9	60.8
2014	1055	61.0	17.2	63.9
2015	1056	61.0	17.3	64.4
2016	1034	56.0	18.4	65.8
2017	1047	55.0	19.0	65
2018	1022	56.0	18.2	67.5
2019	1048	55.0	19.0	43.2
2020	1061	59.0	17.9	46.2
2021	1043	57.0	18.2	47.1
2022	991	59.0	16.7	0.6
2023	1045	55.0	19.0	52.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Sumter High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$302 (3.4%)	$8,536 (96.6%)	$8,838
2019	$276 (3.1%)	$8,707 (96.9%)	$8,983
2020	$360 (4.0%)	$8,665 (96.0%)	$9,024
2021	$740 (7.3%)	$9,367 (92.7%)	$10,106
2022	$1,746 (15.4%)	$9,591 (84.6%)	$11,337
2023	$1,767 (15.2%)	$9,877 (84.8%)	$11,643

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Sumter High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 287^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 361^st of 792 High schools	6.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (South Sumter High School)	55	53	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)	59	59
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (South Sumter High School)	60	51	9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)	62	57	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (South Sumter High School)	72	53	19%
End of Course Biology 1 (Sumter)	69	59	10%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (South Sumter High School)	64	49	15%
End of Course US History (Sumter)	69	64	5%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (South Sumter High School)	31	33	2%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Sumter)	63	59	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (South Sumter High School)	53	48	5%
End of Course Geometry (Sumter)	61	54	7%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1048	1045	0.3%
African American	78	95	21.8%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	187	215	15%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	747	679	9.1%
Two or More Races	26	48	84.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.2%	52.5%	9.3%

Schools Near South Sumter High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)		Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	6-12	706 N Main St	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 793-3131	1,045	55	19.0	52.5%	679 (65.0%)	95 (9.1%)	215 (20.6%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (4.6%)	47	336^th of 807 public high schools	58.4%		42.7	361^st of 792 public high schools	54.4%	25			63.0	50.0				27.0	51.0	61.0	59.0		$11,643	$1,767	$9,877
Camp E-Nini Hassee	Public	6-12	7027 E Stagecoach Tr	Floral City	34436	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(888) 726-3883	20	2	10.0	15.0%	13 (65.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (30.0%)	1 (5.0%)	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	843	49	17.2	63.2%	318 (37.7%)	317 (37.6%)	160 (19.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.2%)	36.5	459^th of 807 public high schools	43.1%		27.1	533^rd of 792 public high schools	32.7%	74	53.0	52.0	49.0	36.0	49.0	19.0	38.0	40.0	51.0	54.0	56.0	66.0	$12,216	$2,035	$10,181
The Academy At Lake Hills School- South	Public	6-12	513 Albrook Street	Mascotte	34753	Lake County	Lake	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 394-2035	29	7	4.0	55.2%	16 (55.2%)	6 (20.7%)	5 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)								(n/a)													$88,705	$7,936	$80,769
Leesburg High School	Public	9-12	1401 Yellow Jacket Way	Leesburg	34748	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 787-5047	1,641	78	21.0	57.9%	632 (38.5%)	482 (29.4%)	372 (22.7%)	32 (2.0%)	6 (0.4%)	14 (0.9%)	103 (6.3%)	20	637^th of 807 public high schools	21.1%		29.2	510^th of 792 public high schools	35.6%	127			28.0	36.0				6.0	23.0	45.0	46.0		$9,316	$1,421	$7,895
Citrus High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	600 W Highland Blvd	Inverness	34452	Citrus County	Citrus	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 726-2241	1,503	82	18.3	54.5%	1,214 (80.8%)	41 (2.7%)	139 (9.2%)	16 (1.1%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (5.7%)	39.4	423^rd of 807 public high schools	47.6%		37.8	411^th of 792 public high schools	48.1%	12			47.0	49.0				20.0	29.0	60.0	71.0		$9,272	$1,101	$8,171
Hernando High School	Public	6-12	700 Bell Ave	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	No	(352) 797-7015	1,299	57	22.7	57.8%	829 (63.8%)	160 (12.3%)	228 (17.6%)	11 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	69 (5.3%)	29.1	551^st of 807 public high schools	31.7%		34.1	456^th of 792 public high schools	42.4%	95			42.0	44.0				21.0	28.0	49.0	59.0		$9,150	$1,205	$7,945
Withlacoochee Technical College	Public	11-12	1201 W Main St	Inverness	34450	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	No	(352) 726-2430	0	3	.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	2,169	94	23.0	40.1%	840 (38.7%)	375 (17.3%)	792 (36.5%)	67 (3.1%)	19 (0.9%)	4 (0.2%)	72 (3.3%)	39.8	420^th of 807 public high schools	48.0%		35.7	436^th of 792 public high schools	44.9%	16			47.0	41.0				7.0	49.0	62.0	64.0		$7,927	$934	$6,992

Frequently Asked Questions about South Sumter High School

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

What district is South Sumter High School in?

Sumter

What is the racial makeup of South Sumter High School?

Students at South Sumter High School are 65% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend South Sumter High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,045 students attended South Sumter High School.

Is South Sumter High School a good school?

South Sumter High School ranks 336^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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