For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,628 students in Sumter County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Sumter County, FL are Villages Charter School, Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program and South Sumter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumter County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sumter County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public high schools.
Sumter County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Villages Charter School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sumter County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Villages Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 Tatonka Terrace
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-2350
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-2350
Grades: PK-12
| 3,728 students
Rank: #22.
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2680 Wc 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
South Sumter High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
706 N Main St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3131
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3131
Grades: 6-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #44.
Wildwood Middle/ High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Huey St
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-1314
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-1314
Grades: 6-12
| 737 students
Rank: #55.
Sumter Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 N. West St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 568-1113
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 568-1113
Grades: 1-12
| 90 students
Rank: #66.
Sumter Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2680 Wc 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Sumter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
407 St Clair St
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-5777
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-5777
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
104 N Warfield Ave
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-2081
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-2081
Grades: PK
| 73 students
1425 Cr 526a
Sumterville, FL 33585
(352) 793-5719
Sumterville, FL 33585
(352) 793-5719
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Cleveland St
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-1510
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-1510
Grades: PK
| 69 students
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
2680 West County Road 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
The Villages Charter High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
251 Buffalo Trail
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-3777
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-3777
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Villages Charter Middle School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
450 Village Campus Circle
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-0044
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-0044
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
West Street School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
709 N West St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 568-1113
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 568-1113
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sumter County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Sumter County, FL include Villages Charter School, Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program and South Sumter High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sumter County?
7 public high schools are located in Sumter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County?
Sumter County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sumter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sumter County include: South Sumter High School vs. Wildwood Middle/ High School, Villages Charter School vs. Wildwood Middle/ High School, Wildwood Middle/ High School vs. South Sumter High School
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