For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,201 students in Bushnell, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bushnell, FL are Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program, South Sumter High School and Sumter Prep Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bushnell, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Bushnell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bushnell, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
South Sumter High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
706 N Main St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3131
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 1,077 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 1-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Sumter Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 41%
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
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bushnell, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bushnell, FL include Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program, South Sumter High School and Sumter Prep Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Bushnell?
5 public middle schools are located in Bushnell.
What is the racial composition of students in Bushnell?
Bushnell public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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