For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,031 students in Citra, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 57 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Citra, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Citra, FL are North Marion Middle School and North Marion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Citra, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Citra have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Citra, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Marion Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2085 W Highway 329
Citra, FL 32113
(352) 671-6035
Citra, FL 32113
(352) 671-6035
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
North Marion High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
151 W Highway 329
Citra, FL 32113
(352) 671-6010
Citra, FL 32113
(352) 671-6010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,259 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Citra, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Citra, FL include North Marion Middle School and North Marion High School.
How many public schools are located in Citra?
2 public schools are located in Citra.
What percentage of students in Citra go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Citra are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Citra?
Citra public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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