South Sumter High School is a public high school in Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida. Its teams are the Raiders and its school colors are Red, Black and White.
Serving 1,058 students in grades 6-12, South Sumter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,058 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Sumter High School's student population of 1,058 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,058 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
South Sumter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Sumter High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2032 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Sumter High School's ranking?
South Sumter High School is ranked #2032 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are South Sumter High School often compared to?
South Sumter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wildwood Middle/ High School, Villages Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Sumter High School?
The graduation rate of South Sumter High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Sumter High School?
1,058 students attend South Sumter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of South Sumter High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Sumter High School?
South Sumter High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Sumter High School offer ?
South Sumter High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Sumter High School part of?
South Sumter High School is part of Sumter School District.
School Reviews
2 2/11/2020
I have had my ups and downs with this school. I enjoy some things they do and something that I don't agree with. I don't believe that the seniors should have to pay to go on their senior trip. That should be a reward for them not something they would have to pay for. And for graduations, I totally hate it. They are only allowed about 7 guest per student. While other schools, just a few counties away, go to the Yuengling Center. Which allows them to have unlimited guests. Why do you give your students the best, when you can't even give them a reward for the years they were in school?
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