For the 2024 school year, there are 56 public schools serving 32,508 students in Leon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Leon School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
56 Schools
4,236 Schools
# Students
32,508 Students
2,830,604 Students
# Teachers
1,907 Teachers
159,344 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Leon School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
# American Indian Students
50 Students
7,229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,267 Students
79,084 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,080 Students
1,003,460 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
36%
# Black Students
13,791 Students
601,873 Students
% Black Students
42%
21%
# White Students
12,387 Students
1,020,770 Students
% White Students
38%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
29 Students
4,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,904 Students
113,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
406
58,898
# Students in K Grade:
2,544
199,368
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,531
201,106
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,455
204,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,579
213,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,457
203,126
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,546
218,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,381
213,379
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,505
219,532
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,524
226,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,850
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,335
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,428
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,967
203,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,722 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,064 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$381 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$360 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,722
$12,135
Spending / Student
$11,064
$11,783
Best Leon School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilchrist Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Timberlane Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4310
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 831 students
Rank: #22.
Hawks Rise Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Meadow Ridge Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4733
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4733
Grades: PK-5
| 779 students
Rank: #33.
Buck Lake Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 Pedrick Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 488-6133
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 488-6133
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #44.
Desoto Trail Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5200 Tredington Park Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-4511
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-4511
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #55.
Deerlake Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9902 Deer Lk W
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 922-6545
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 922-6545
Grades: 6-8
| 942 students
Rank: #66.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5777 Pimlico Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-0923
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-0923
Grades: PK-5
| 835 students
Rank: #77.
Killearn Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8037 Deer Lk E
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 921-1265
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 921-1265
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #88.
The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3208 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 386-6566
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 386-6566
Grades: K-8
| 452 students
Rank: #99.
Lawton Chiles High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7200 Lawton Chiles Ln
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 488-1756
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 488-1756
Grades: 9-12
| 2,021 students
Rank: #1010.
William J Montford Iii Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5789 Pimlico Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 922-6011
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 922-6011
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Rank: #1111.
The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2415 N Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-6566
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-6566
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
Rank: #1212.
Leon High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 E Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-1971
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-1971
Grades: 9-12
| 1,944 students
Rank: #1313.
Swift Creek Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Pedrick Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 487-4868
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 487-4868
Grades: 6-8
| 727 students
Rank: #1414.
Chaires Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4774 Chaires Crossroads
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 488-5977
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 488-5977
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1515.
W T Moore Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1706 Dempsey Mayo Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 877-6158
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 877-6158
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #1616.
Kate Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
927 Miccosukee Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 487-1216
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 487-1216
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #1717.
Sail
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2006 Jackson Bluff Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-2468
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-2468
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #1818.
Tallahassee School Of Math & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3434 N Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 681-7827
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 681-7827
Grades: K-8
| 556 students
Rank: #1919.
Sealey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2815 Allen Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 488-5640
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 488-5640
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #2020.
Leon County Virtual School Franchise
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7247
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7247
Grades: K-12
| 701 students
Rank: #2121.
Leon County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7100
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7100
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #2222.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3838 Trojan Trl
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-2110
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-2110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,810 students
Rank: #2323.
Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2514 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-2087
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-2087
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #2424.
Canopy Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3250 Point View Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-3301
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-3301
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #2525.
Raa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-6287
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-6287
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #2626.
Fairview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3415 Zillah St
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 488-6880
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 488-6880
Grades: 6-8
| 743 students
Rank: #2727.
Bond Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2204 Saxon St
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7676
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7676
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #2828.
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Ronellis Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7672
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7672
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Elizabeth Cobb Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 Hillcrest Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-3364
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-3364
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Orange Ave E
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 414-5610
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 414-5610
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #3131.
Pineview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2230 Lake Bradford Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-2819
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-2819
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #3232.
Tallahassee Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4141 Artemis Way
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-7100
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-7100
Grades: K-12
| 534 students
Rank: #3333.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1344 Cross Creek Cir
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-9280
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-9280
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Rank: #3434.
Sabal Palm Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2813 Ridgeway St
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-0167
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-0167
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #3535.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4530 Shelfer Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 488-3124
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 488-3124
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leon School District?
Leon School District manages 56 public schools serving 32,508 students.
What is the rank of Leon School District?
Leon School District is ranked #27 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Leon School District?
42% of Leon School District students are Black, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leon School District?
Leon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Leon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,064 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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