Lake County Schools & Education
Lake County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
35/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,885
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
35/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#38
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lake County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 35/100, Lake County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,885 per pupil, Lake County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lake 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
62 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
35/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #38 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
1.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,885
$233 below the state average
School coverage
62
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lake County has 62 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 Lake 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
LAKE carries most of the listed public-school system, with 61 of 62 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#38
of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points below 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.
LAKE
Elementary to high school visible
47,444 students
61 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
LAKE is the largest listed district slice, with 61 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 Lake 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 Lake 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.
A Vast Suburban School System
Lake County supports 62 public schools, including 31 elementary and 13 high schools, serving a total of 47,444 students. This robust infrastructure is managed by a single large school district.
Strong Graduation Rates and Suburban Quality
The county maintains a 91.0% graduation rate, which beats the national average of 87%. Per-pupil spending sits at $5,885, trailing the state average of $6,118 despite the county's competitive academic scores.
Diverse Charter and Traditional Options
The Lake School District manages most students, but 12 charter schools represent nearly 20% of the total school count. The Minneola Conversion Charter School is a major local highlight with 1,717 students enrolled.
Large Campuses in Growing Suburbs
With 42 schools in suburban locales, the county feels modern and expansive. High schools are particularly large, with East Ridge High School leading the way with an enrollment of 2,604 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
62
in Lake County
Reported Enrollment
47,444
62 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
12
19% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lake County
62 Public Schools in Lake County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 18 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 62 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | LAKE | CLERMONT, 34711Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,604 |
| LAKE MINNEOLA HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | LAKE | MINNEOLA, 34715Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,176 |
| SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | LAKE | GROVELAND, 34736Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,169 |
| MINNEOLA CONVERSION CHARTER SCHOOL | Profile | LAKE | MINNEOLA, 34715Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Charter | 1,717 |
| LEESBURG HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | LAKE | LEESBURG, 34748Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,641 |
| TAVARES HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | LAKE | TAVARES, 32778Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,507 |
| EUSTIS HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | LAKE | EUSTIS, 32726Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,368 |
| MT. DORA HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | LAKE | MOUNT DORA, 32757Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,334 |
| WINDY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | LAKE | CLERMONT, 34711Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,280 |
| GRASSY LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | LAKE | MINNEOLA, 34715Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 1,209 |
| ROUND LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | LAKE | MOUNT DORA, 32757Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Charter | 1,194 |
| EAST RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | LAKE | CLERMONT, 34711Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,182 |
| GRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | LAKE | GROVELAND, 34736Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,148 |
| LOST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | LAKE | CLERMONT, 34711Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,143 |
| LAKE POINTE ACADEMY | Profile | LAKE | CLERMONT, 34714Town: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 1,070 |
| TAVARES MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | LAKE | TAVARES, 32778Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 1,070 |
| IMAGINE SCHOOLS AT SOUTH LAKE | Profile | LAKE | CLERMONT, 34711Suburb: Large | KG–8 | Charter | 1,053 |
| PINECREST LAKES ACADEMY | Profile | LAKE | MINNEOLA, 34711Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Charter | 1,006 |
| TREADWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | LAKE | LEESBURG, 34788Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 879 |
| TAVARES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | LAKE | TAVARES, 32778Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 875 |
EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
LAKE
CLERMONT, 34711 / Suburb: Large
LAKE MINNEOLA HIGH SCHOOL
LAKE
MINNEOLA, 34715 / Rural: Fringe
SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
LAKE
GROVELAND, 34736 / Suburb: Large
MINNEOLA CONVERSION CHARTER SCHOOL
LAKE
MINNEOLA, 34715 / Suburb: Large
LEESBURG HIGH SCHOOL
LAKE
LEESBURG, 34748 / Suburb: Midsize
TAVARES HIGH SCHOOL
LAKE
TAVARES, 32778 / Suburb: Midsize
EUSTIS HIGH SCHOOL
LAKE
EUSTIS, 32726 / Suburb: Midsize
MT. DORA HIGH SCHOOL
LAKE
MOUNT DORA, 32757 / Suburb: Midsize
WINDY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
LAKE
CLERMONT, 34711 / Suburb: Large
GRASSY LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LAKE
MINNEOLA, 34715 / Rural: Fringe
ROUND LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LAKE
MOUNT DORA, 32757 / Rural: Fringe
EAST RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
LAKE
CLERMONT, 34711 / Suburb: Large
GRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
LAKE
GROVELAND, 34736 / Suburb: Large
LOST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LAKE
CLERMONT, 34711 / Suburb: Large
LAKE POINTE ACADEMY
LAKE
CLERMONT, 34714 / Town: Fringe
TAVARES MIDDLE SCHOOL
LAKE
TAVARES, 32778 / Suburb: Midsize
IMAGINE SCHOOLS AT SOUTH LAKE
LAKE
CLERMONT, 34711 / Suburb: Large
PINECREST LAKES ACADEMY
LAKE
MINNEOLA, 34711 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,885
State avg $6,118
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Schools in Lake County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lake County, Florida?
Lake County supports 62 public schools, including 31 elementary and 13 high schools, serving a total of 47,444 students. This robust infrastructure is managed by a single large school district.
How do schools in Lake County perform academically?
The county maintains a 91.0% graduation rate, which beats the national average of 87%. Per-pupil spending sits at $5,885, trailing the state average of $6,118 despite the county's competitive academic scores.
What are the major school districts in Lake County, Florida?
The Lake School District manages most students, but 12 charter schools represent nearly 20% of the total school count. The Minneola Conversion Charter School is a major local highlight with 1,717 students enrolled.
What is the school experience like in Lake County?
With 42 schools in suburban locales, the county feels modern and expansive. High schools are particularly large, with East Ridge High School leading the way with an enrollment of 2,604 students.
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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.