For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,232 students in Plant City, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Plant City, FL are Simmons Exceptional Center, Durant High School and Plant City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plant City, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Plant City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Plant City, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Plant City, FL (2026)
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.
Durant High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4748 Cougar Path
Plant City, FL 33567
(813) 757-9075
Plant City, FL 33567
(813) 757-9075
Gr: 9-12 | 2,504 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Plant City, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Plant City, FL include Simmons Exceptional Center, Durant High School and Plant City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Plant City?
4 public high schools are located in Plant City.
What is the racial composition of students in Plant City?
Plant City public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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