Top Rankings
Lafayette School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,133 students in Lafayette School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Lafayette School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,272 Schools
# Students
1,133 Students
2,871,617 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
155,327 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lafayette School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 73 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
21%
37%
% Black
7%
21%
% White
68%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,489 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,085 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,489
$11,962
Spending / Student
$12,085
$11,615
Best Lafayette School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
160 Ne Hornet Dr
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-1701
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-1701
Grades: 6-12
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
811 E Main St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4112
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4112
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: n/an/a
363 Ne Crawford St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
363 Ne Crawford St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
363 Ne Crawford St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lafayette School District?
Lafayette School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,133 students.
What is the rank of Lafayette School District?
Lafayette School District is ranked #15 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette School District?
68% of Lafayette School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lafayette School District?
Lafayette School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Lafayette School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,085 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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