Serving 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, South County Career Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South County Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
South County Career Center's student population of 158 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
South County Career Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South County Career Center is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3607 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
48%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South County Career Center's ranking?
South County Career Center is ranked #3607 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of South County Career Center?
The graduation rate of South County Career Center is 50-54%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend South County Career Center?
158 students attend South County Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of South County Career Center students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South County Career Center?
South County Career Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does South County Career Center offer ?
South County Career Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South County Career Center part of?
South County Career Center is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is South County Career Center located?
South County Career Center is located in the Southside Rural Community neighborhood of Ruskin, FL.
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