Serving 17 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sumter Virtual Franchise 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Attendance Zone: The SUMTER VIRTUAL FRANCHISE's attendance zone, covering the entire district, is located in Bushnell, FL, and encompasses approximately 579.8 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 26.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sumter Virtual Franchise's student population of 17 students has grown by 183% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
2 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sumter Virtual Franchise is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
38%
Black
23%
21%
White
59%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sumter Virtual Franchise?
The graduation rate of Sumter Virtual Franchise is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sumter Virtual Franchise?
17 students attend Sumter Virtual Franchise.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sumter Virtual Franchise students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sumter Virtual Franchise offer ?
Sumter Virtual Franchise offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Sumter Virtual Franchise part of?
Sumter Virtual Franchise is part of Sumter School District.
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