For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,130 students in Suwannee County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Suwannee County, FL are Branford High School, Community Base Service Students and Suwannee Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suwannee County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Suwannee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Suwannee County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Branford 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Suwannee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Branford High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 Reynolds St Ne
Branford, FL 32008
(386) 935-5600
Branford, FL 32008
(386) 935-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 782 students
Rank: #22.
Community Base Service Students
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1740 Ohio Ave South
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: #33.
Suwannee Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Suwannee High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1314 Pine Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4000
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,202 students
Rank: #55.
Suwannee Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riveroak Technical College
Vocational School
415 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4200
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Suwannee Opportunity School
Alternative School
325 Pinewood Dr
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Grades: 1-12
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Suwannee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Donald Ralph Cooke School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1689 Mendez Pl
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 842-2208
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 842-2208
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Douglass Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
617 Ontario Avenue, Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 364-2900
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 364-2900
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
702 2nd Street Nw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 364-2601
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 364-2601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Suwannee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1702 2nd, Street Nw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 364-260
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 364-260
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
1740 Ohio Avenue South
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4647
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4647
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Teen Parent Babies Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
702 2nd St Nw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4600
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4600
Grades: PK
| n/a students
208 Se 8th St
Live Oak, FL 32064
(352) 448-5145
Live Oak, FL 32064
(352) 448-5145
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Suwannee County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Suwannee County, FL include Branford High School, Community Base Service Students and Suwannee Virtual Franchise.
How many public high schools are located in Suwannee County?
8 public high schools are located in Suwannee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Suwannee County?
Suwannee County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Suwannee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Suwannee County include: Suwannee High School vs. Branford High School
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