Indian River County Schools & Education
Indian River County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,266
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#9
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Indian River County
Measured School Summary
Indian River County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,266 per pupil, Indian River County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 33% above the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Indian River 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
28 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
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #9 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.
Completion
93.0%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,266
$148 above the state average
School coverage
28
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
Indian River County has 28 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 Indian River 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
INDIAN RIVER carries most of the listed public-school system, with 28 of 28 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#9
of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
INDIAN RIVER
Elementary to high school visible
17,199 students
28 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
INDIAN RIVER is the largest listed district slice, with 28 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 Indian River 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 Indian River 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.
Balanced Education Infrastructure on the Coast
Indian River County supports 17,199 students across 28 public schools managed by a single district. The landscape features 17 elementary schools, five middle schools, and four high schools, providing a robust pathway from early childhood to graduation. This coastal county offers a healthy mix of traditional and alternative learning environments.
A Healthy Blend of District and Charters
While the Indian River School District manages the majority of campuses, five charter schools provide alternative options for nearly 18% of the student population. Vero Beach High School remains the largest traditional anchor with 2,847 students, followed by Sebastian River High with 1,843. Popular charter options like Imagine at South Vero also serve significant numbers, currently enrolling 878 students.
Suburban Charm with Significant Campus Size
Education in Indian River is mostly a suburban and city-centered experience, with 21 of the 28 schools located in these settings. Average school size is moderate at 614 students, though the major high schools create a high-energy, large-campus feel. Families can find a school character that fits their needs, from bustling city campuses in Vero Beach to quieter suburban elementary schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
28
in Indian River County
Reported Enrollment
17,199
28 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
5
18% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Indian River County
28 Public Schools in Indian River County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 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 28 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERO BEACH HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | INDIAN RIVER | VERO BEACH, 32960City: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,847 |
| SEBASTIAN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | INDIAN RIVER | SEBASTIAN, 32958Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,843 |
| STORM GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | INDIAN RIVER | VERO BEACH, 32967Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,020 |
| IMAGINE AT SOUTH VERO | Record | INDIAN RIVER | VERO BEACH, 32968Suburb: Midsize | KG–8 | Charter | 878 |
| OSLO MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | INDIAN RIVER | VERO BEACH, 32962Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 864 |
| SEBASTIAN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | INDIAN RIVER | SEBASTIAN, 32958Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 862 |
| TREASURE COAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | INDIAN RIVER | SEBASTIAN, 32958Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 691 |
| INDIAN RIVER CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL | Record | INDIAN RIVER | VERO BEACH, 32966Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | Charter | 683 |
| CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | INDIAN RIVER | VERO BEACH, 32968Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 666 |
| VERO BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | INDIAN RIVER | VERO BEACH, 32960Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 599 |
| FELLSMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | INDIAN RIVER | FELLSMERE, 32948Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 594 |
| GIFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | INDIAN RIVER | VERO BEACH, 32967Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 582 |
| LIBERTY MAGNET SCHOOL | Record | INDIAN RIVER | VERO BEACH, 32967Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 552 |
| OSCEOLA MAGNET SCHOOL | Record | INDIAN RIVER | VERO BEACH, 32962Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 545 |
| ROSEWOOD MAGNET SCHOOL | Record | INDIAN RIVER | VERO BEACH, 32960City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 525 |
| BEACHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | INDIAN RIVER | VERO BEACH, 32963City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 523 |
| DODGERTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | INDIAN RIVER | VERO BEACH, 32967Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 485 |
| GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | INDIAN RIVER | VERO BEACH, 32968Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 455 |
| INDIAN RIVER ACADEMY | Record | INDIAN RIVER | VERO BEACH, 32962Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 430 |
| PELICAN ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | INDIAN RIVER | SEBASTIAN, 32958City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 343 |
VERO BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
INDIAN RIVER
VERO BEACH, 32960 / City: Small
SEBASTIAN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
INDIAN RIVER
SEBASTIAN, 32958 / Rural: Fringe
STORM GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
INDIAN RIVER
VERO BEACH, 32967 / Rural: Fringe
SEBASTIAN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
INDIAN RIVER
SEBASTIAN, 32958 / Rural: Fringe
TREASURE COAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INDIAN RIVER
SEBASTIAN, 32958 / Rural: Fringe
INDIAN RIVER CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
INDIAN RIVER
VERO BEACH, 32966 / Suburb: Midsize
CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INDIAN RIVER
VERO BEACH, 32968 / Suburb: Midsize
VERO BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INDIAN RIVER
VERO BEACH, 32960 / Suburb: Midsize
DODGERTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INDIAN RIVER
VERO BEACH, 32967 / Suburb: Midsize
GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INDIAN RIVER
VERO BEACH, 32968 / Suburb: Midsize
PELICAN ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INDIAN RIVER
SEBASTIAN, 32958 / City: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,266
State avg $6,118
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Schools in Indian River County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Indian River County, Florida?
Indian River County supports 17,199 students across 28 public schools managed by a single district. The landscape features 17 elementary schools, five middle schools, and four high schools, providing a robust pathway from early childhood to graduation. This coastal county offers a healthy mix of traditional and alternative learning environments.
What are the major school districts in Indian River County, Florida?
While the Indian River School District manages the majority of campuses, five charter schools provide alternative options for nearly 18% of the student population. Vero Beach High School remains the largest traditional anchor with 2,847 students, followed by Sebastian River High with 1,843. Popular charter options like Imagine at South Vero also serve significant numbers, currently enrolling 878 students.
What is the school experience like in Indian River County?
Education in Indian River is mostly a suburban and city-centered experience, with 21 of the 28 schools located in these settings. Average school size is moderate at 614 students, though the major high schools create a high-energy, large-campus feel. Families can find a school character that fits their needs, from bustling city campuses in Vero Beach to quieter suburban elementary schools.
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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.