Top Rankings
Lafayette School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,152 students in Lafayette School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Lafayette School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,194 Schools
# Students
1,152 Students
2,850,255 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
154,729 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lafayette School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 73 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
21%
38%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
68%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,846 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,419. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,618 is less than the state median of $13,816. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,097 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$39,380 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,846
$14,419
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,618
$13,816
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lafayette School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
160 Ne Hornet Dr
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-1701
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-1701
Gr: 6-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
811 E Main St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4112
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4112
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
363 Ne Crawford St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
363 Ne Crawford St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lafayette School District?
Lafayette School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,152 students.
What is the rank of Lafayette School District?
Lafayette School District is ranked #15 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette School District?
68% of Lafayette School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lafayette School District?
Lafayette School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Lafayette School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,618 is less than the state median of $13,816. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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