Suwannee School District

1729 Walker Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064-4059
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Suwannee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,004 students in Suwannee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Suwannee School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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
13 Schools
4,205 Schools
# Students
6,004 Students
2,853,415 Students
# Teachers
315 Teachers
154,922 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Suwannee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 91% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#49 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
48%
52%
46%
52%
51%
52%
91%
87%
(2022-23)
40.2%
33.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
25%
38%
% Black
11%
21%
% White
58%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,643 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,038. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,368 is less than the state median of $11,689. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,643
$12,038
Spending / Student
$10,368
$11,689

Best Suwannee School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Branford Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26801 State Road 247
Branford, FL 32008
(386) 935-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1419 Walker Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Suwannee Pineview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1748 S Ohio Ave
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Suwannee Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1625 Walker Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Community Base Service Students
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1740 Ohio Ave S
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Branford High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Reynolds St Ne
Branford, FL 32008
(386) 935-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Suwannee Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: K-12
Rank: #88.
Suwannee Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1730 Walker Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Suwannee High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1314 Pine Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Suwannee Virtual School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Riveroak Technical College
Vocational School
415 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4200
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Suwannee Opportunity School
Alternative School
325 Pinewood Dr
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: 1-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Suwannee School District?
Suwannee School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,004 students.
What is the rank of Suwannee School District?
Suwannee School District is ranked #50 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Suwannee School District?
58% of Suwannee School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Suwannee School District?
Suwannee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Suwannee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,368 is less than the state median of $11,689. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,004 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 91% (Top 20% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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