Collier County Schools & Education
Collier County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,382
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#3
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Collier County
Measured School Summary
Collier County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,382 per pupil, Collier County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 61% above the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Collier County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
73 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #3 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,382
$1,264 above the state average
School coverage
73
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Collier County has 73 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Collier County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
COLLIER carries most of the listed public-school system, with 73 of 73 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#3
of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 22 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
COLLIER
Elementary to high school visible
48,082 students
73 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
COLLIER is the largest listed district slice, with 73 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Collier County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Collier County, Florida
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Expansive School Choice in Collier
Collier County hosts 73 public schools, serving a total of 48,082 students within a single district. The infrastructure is well-distributed with 35 elementary, 13 middle, and 17 high schools. A strong alternative and special education network of 10 schools further expands student opportunities.
Collier District and the Charter Movement
The Collier District manages all 73 public schools, maintaining a large enrollment of 48,082. Charter schools play a significant role here, with 9 schools accounting for 12.3% of the total educational landscape. This provides families with diverse options ranging from traditional district schools to charter alternatives.
Diverse Locales from Coast to Town
Collier offers a varied school experience with 41 schools in suburbs and 14 in town settings. The average enrollment of 707 students per school creates a medium-sized feel, though Gulf Coast High stands out with 2,447 students. Whether in a city or rural setting, the schools are designed to handle significant populations.
School Overview
Total Schools
73
in Collier County
Reported Enrollment
48,082
73 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
9
12% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Collier County
73 Public Schools in Collier County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 14 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 73 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GULF COAST HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34119Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,447 |
| PALMETTO RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34120Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,347 |
| IMMOKALEE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | COLLIER | IMMOKALEE, 34142Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 2,056 |
| GOLDEN GATE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34116Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,764 |
| NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34102City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,719 |
| BARRON COLLIER HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34109Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,650 |
| LELY HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34113Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,504 |
| IMMOKALEE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | COLLIER | IMMOKALEE, 34142Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 1,443 |
| MASON CLASSICAL ACADEMY | Profile | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34104City: Small | KG–12 | Charter | 1,429 |
| LAUREL OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34119Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,203 |
| OAKRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34119Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,183 |
| GOLDEN GATE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34116Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,054 |
| NAPLES CLASSICAL ACADEMY | Profile | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34119Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 985 |
| CORKSCREW MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34120Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 958 |
| NORTH NAPLES MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34110Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 903 |
| CORKSCREW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34120Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 863 |
| ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34120Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 862 |
| EAST NAPLES MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34104Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 854 |
| VINEYARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34119Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 845 |
| PINE RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | COLLIER | NAPLES, 34109Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 832 |
GULF COAST HIGH SCHOOL
COLLIER
NAPLES, 34119 / Suburb: Large
PALMETTO RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
COLLIER
NAPLES, 34120 / Town: Fringe
IMMOKALEE HIGH SCHOOL
COLLIER
IMMOKALEE, 34142 / Town: Distant
GOLDEN GATE HIGH SCHOOL
COLLIER
NAPLES, 34116 / Suburb: Large
NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL
COLLIER
NAPLES, 34102 / City: Small
BARRON COLLIER HIGH SCHOOL
COLLIER
NAPLES, 34109 / Suburb: Large
LELY HIGH SCHOOL
COLLIER
NAPLES, 34113 / Suburb: Large
IMMOKALEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
COLLIER
IMMOKALEE, 34142 / Town: Distant
MASON CLASSICAL ACADEMY
COLLIER
NAPLES, 34104 / City: Small
LAUREL OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLLIER
NAPLES, 34119 / Suburb: Large
OAKRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
COLLIER
NAPLES, 34119 / Suburb: Large
GOLDEN GATE MIDDLE SCHOOL
COLLIER
NAPLES, 34116 / Suburb: Large
NAPLES CLASSICAL ACADEMY
COLLIER
NAPLES, 34119 / Rural: Fringe
CORKSCREW MIDDLE SCHOOL
COLLIER
NAPLES, 34120 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,382
State avg $6,118
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Schools in Collier County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Collier County, Florida?
Collier County hosts 73 public schools, serving a total of 48,082 students within a single district. The infrastructure is well-distributed with 35 elementary, 13 middle, and 17 high schools. A strong alternative and special education network of 10 schools further expands student opportunities.
What are the major school districts in Collier County, Florida?
The Collier District manages all 73 public schools, maintaining a large enrollment of 48,082. Charter schools play a significant role here, with 9 schools accounting for 12.3% of the total educational landscape. This provides families with diverse options ranging from traditional district schools to charter alternatives.
What is the school experience like in Collier County?
Collier offers a varied school experience with 41 schools in suburbs and 14 in town settings. The average enrollment of 707 students per school creates a medium-sized feel, though Gulf Coast High stands out with 2,447 students. Whether in a city or rural setting, the schools are designed to handle significant populations.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.