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Suwannee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,864 students in Suwannee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Suwannee School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
13 Schools
4,235 Schools
# Students
5,864 Students
2,830,604 Students
# Teachers
302 Teachers
159,344 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Suwannee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
7,229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
79,084 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,241 Students
1,003,460 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
36%
# Black Students
768 Students
601,873 Students
% Black Students
13%
21%
# White Students
3,543 Students
1,020,770 Students
% White Students
60%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
271 Students
113,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
210
58,898
# Students in K Grade:
456
199,368
# Students in 1st Grade:
438
201,106
# Students in 2nd Grade:
441
204,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
470
213,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
394
203,126
# Students in 5th Grade:
447
218,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
433
213,379
# Students in 7th Grade:
468
219,532
# Students in 8th Grade:
470
226,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
490
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
419
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
397
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
331
203,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,897 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,615 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,897
$12,135
Spending / Student
$10,615
$11,783
Best Suwannee School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Branford Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26801 State Road 247
Branford, FL 32008
(386) 935-5700
Branford, FL 32008
(386) 935-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
Suwannee Pineview Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1748 S Ohio Ave
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4400
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #33.
Branford High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 Reynolds St Ne
Branford, FL 32008
(386) 935-5600
Branford, FL 32008
(386) 935-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 725 students
Rank: #44.
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1419 Walker Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4700
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #55.
Suwannee Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Suwannee Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1730 Walker Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4500
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #77.
Suwannee Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Walker Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4300
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 884 students
Rank: #88.
Suwannee High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1314 Pine Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4000
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,140 students
Rank: #99.
Suwannee Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Grades: K-12
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Base Service Students
Special Education School
1740 Ohio Ave South
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4600
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4600
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riveroak Technical College
Vocational School
415 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4200
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
Suwannee Opportunity School
Alternative School
325 Pinewood Dr
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Grades: 1-12
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Suwannee School District?
Suwannee School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,864 students.
What is the rank of Suwannee School District?
Suwannee School District is ranked #52 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Suwannee School District?
60% of Suwannee School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Suwannee School District?
Suwannee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Suwannee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,615 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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