Can I use Leon County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Leon County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Leon County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Leon County?

Start with the 60 listed public schools and 3 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Leon County Schools & Education

Name: Leon County, Florida Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Leon County, Florida

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

94.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,440

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,118

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

#18

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Leon County

Measured School Summary

Leon County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.2%.

Funding Context

At $5,440 per pupil, Leon County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 22% above the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Leon 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

60 public schools and 3 districts 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

44/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #18 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.

Completion

94.2%

4.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,440

$678 below the state average

School coverage

3 districts 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

Leon County has 60 public schools across 3 districts, 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Leon 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

LEON carries most of the listed public-school system, with 56 of 60 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#18

of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.

LEON

Elementary to high school visible

32,159 students

Elementary 29Middle 8High 11Other 8

56 listed schools in this county slice.

FSU LAB SCH

Other grade structure

1,875 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 2

2 listed schools in this county slice.

FAMU LAB SCH

Other grade structure

621 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 2

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

LEON is the largest listed district slice, with 56 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 Leon County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Leon County district systems?

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 Leon 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.

Urban Education in the State Capital

Leon County features 60 public schools serving 34,655 students across three distinct districts. The infrastructure is anchored by 29 elementary schools and 11 high schools.

High Graduation Rates Near Universities

The county boasts an impressive 94.2% graduation rate, significantly higher than the 87% national average. Per-pupil spending is lean at $5,440, yet academic scores remain above the state median.

Diverse District and Lab School Options

While Leon District is the largest, the FSU Lab and FAMU Lab districts offer specialized charter-style education to over 3,000 students. Leon High School is the largest traditional school with 1,935 students.

A Dominantly Urban School Feel

Over 70% of schools are in city locales, reflecting the Tallahassee urban core. Students attend schools with an average size of 642, though flagship high schools like Leon and Lawton Chiles are much larger.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Leon County

Reported Enrollment

34,655

60 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

10% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary29

Middle8

High11

Other12

3 School Districts in Leon County

LEON

FSU LAB SCH

3 schools

2,574 students

FAMU LAB SCH

2 schools

621 students

60 Public Schools in Leon County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Leon County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
LEON HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32308City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,935
LAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32312Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,900
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL	Profile	FSU LAB SCH	TALLAHASSEE, 32311Rural: Fringe	KG–12	Charter	1,875
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32311City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,861
JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32301City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,581
AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32303City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,444
WILLIAM J MONTFORD III MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32309Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	921
DEERLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32312Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	894
ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32309Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	870
GILCHRIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32312City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	864
RAA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32303City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	855
HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32312City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	805
KILLEARN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32312Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	777
SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32317City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	772
ELIZABETH COBB MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32308City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	769
KATE SULLIVAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32308City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	759
FAIRVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32305Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	747
BUCK LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32317City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	730
J MICHAEL CONLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT SOUTHWOOD	Record	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32311City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	657
DESOTO TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LEON	TALLAHASSEE, 32309City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	654

LEON HIGH SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32308 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,935 students

LAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32312 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,900 students

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL

FSU LAB SCH

TALLAHASSEE, 32311 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–12Charter1,875 students

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32311 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,861 students

JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32301 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,581 students

AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32303 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,444 students

WILLIAM J MONTFORD III MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32309 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle921 students

DEERLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32312 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle894 students

ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32309 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary870 students

GILCHRIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32312 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary864 students

RAA MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32303 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle855 students

HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32312 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary805 students

KILLEARN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32312 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary777 students

SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32317 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle772 students

ELIZABETH COBB MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32308 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle769 students

KATE SULLIVAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32308 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary759 students

FAIRVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32305 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle747 students

BUCK LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32317 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary730 students

J MICHAEL CONLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT SOUTHWOOD

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32311 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary657 students

DESOTO TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEON

TALLAHASSEE, 32309 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary654 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,440

State avg $6,118

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Florida counties have the highest graduation rates?

Lafayette County (97.0%), Columbia County (96.0%), and Seminole County (95.0%) currently lead Florida among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Florida?

Across Florida counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,118. The highest current county values are Monroe County ($9,238), Jefferson County ($9,157), and Franklin County ($7,953). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Leon County?

Leon County has a school score of 44/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Leon County?

The high school graduation rate in Leon County is 94.2%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Leon County spend per student?

Leon County spends $5,440 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Leon County, Florida — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Leon County, Florida?

Leon County features 60 public schools serving 34,655 students across three distinct districts. The infrastructure is anchored by 29 elementary schools and 11 high schools.

How do schools in Leon County perform academically?

The county boasts an impressive 94.2% graduation rate, significantly higher than the 87% national average. Per-pupil spending is lean at $5,440, yet academic scores remain above the state median.

What are the major school districts in Leon County, Florida?

What is the school experience like in Leon County?

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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