Florida Schools & Education
School quality and education data for all 67 counties.
Avg Graduation Rate
89.8%
Avg Per-Pupil Spending
$6,118
Avg School Score
36/100
Total Schools
4,210
73 districts
State Overview
About Schools in Florida
Florida Beats National Graduation Rates on Lean Budgets
Florida posts an 89.8% graduation rate, outpacing the national average of 87.0%. Remarkably, the state achieves these results while spending only $6,118 per pupil, which is less than half the national average of $13,000.
A Wide Spectrum Across 67 Diverse Districts
Education quality varies significantly across Florida's 67 school districts, with school scores ranging from 43.4 in Gadsden County to 59.4 in Monroe County. Graduation rates also fluctuate wildly, from a high of 97.0% in Lafayette County to a low of 72.0% in Franklin County.
High Efficiency Defines Florida's Educational ROI
Despite an average school score of 51.5, Florida maintains a graduation rate nearly 3 points above the national average with minimal funding. Even the highest-spending county, Monroe, allocates just $9,238 per student, which remains far below the $13,000 national benchmark.
Monroe, Sarasota, and Collier Lead the State
Monroe County takes the top spot with a score of 59.4 and a 92.0% graduation rate fueled by the state's highest per-pupil investment. Sarasota and Collier counties follow closely, both maintaining 92.0% graduation rates with spending levels above $7,300.
Strong Outcomes for Families Seeking Value
Florida is a strong choice for families, offering high graduation rates and performance scores above the national median at a low cost. For the best academic results, look to coastal districts like Monroe and Sarasota where higher spending correlates with top-tier scores.
Top Performing School Counties
All Florida Counties
— = data pending from NCES pipeline.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.