For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,728 students in 33563, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 33563, FL are Simmons Exceptional Center, Plant City High School and Simmons Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 33563 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 33563, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 33563 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plant City High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33563, FL Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Simmons Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Plant City High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Raider Pl
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9370
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9370
Gr: 9-12 | 2,572 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Simmons Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
33563, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
350 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
East County Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2814 Airport Road
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Gr: 4-10 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Teen Parent East Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 33563, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 33563, FL include Simmons Exceptional Center, Plant City High School and Simmons Career Center.
How many public high schools are located in 33563?
3 public high schools are located in 33563.
What is the racial composition of students in 33563?
33563 public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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