Wildwood Middle High School is located in Wildwood, Florida. The school is the 6-12 school for the Sumter District Schools.
Serving 737 students in grades 6-12, Wildwood Middle/ High School 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 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wildwood Middle/ High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Wildwood Middle/ High School's student population of 737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
737 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wildwood Middle/ High School 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 Wildwood Middle/ High School is 0.69, 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
#2957 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
37%
21%
White
36%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Wildwood Middle/ High School's ranking?
Wildwood Middle/ High School is ranked #2957 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Wildwood Middle/ High School often compared to?
Wildwood Middle/ High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Sumter High School, Villages Charter School, South Sumter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wildwood Middle/ High School?
The graduation rate of Wildwood Middle/ High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wildwood Middle/ High School?
737 students attend Wildwood Middle/ High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Wildwood Middle/ High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wildwood Middle/ High School?
Wildwood Middle/ High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wildwood Middle/ High School offer ?
Wildwood Middle/ High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wildwood Middle/ High School part of?
Wildwood Middle/ High School is part of Sumter School District.
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