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Levy County Schools & Education

School Score

30/100

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

$4,882

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,118

School Score

30/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

#52

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Levy County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 30/100, Levy County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $4,882 per pupil, Levy County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 18% below the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Levy 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

15 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

30/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #52 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.

Completion

91.0%

1.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$4,882

$1,236 below the state average

School coverage

15

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

Levy County has 15 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.

Parent decision brief

What Levy 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

LEVY carries most of the listed public-school system, with 15 of 15 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#52

of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.

LEVY

Elementary to high school visible

5,662 students

Elementary 7Middle 1High 4Other 3

15 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

LEVY is the largest listed district slice, with 15 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 Levy 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 Levy 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 Rural Educational Foundation

Levy County operates 15 public schools serving a student body of 5,662. The system is built around 7 elementary schools and 4 high schools, providing essential coverage for the rural community.

Outperforming National Graduation Averages

Students in Levy County graduate at a 91.0% rate, beating the national average of 87%. This occurs despite a per-pupil expenditure of only $4,882, which is one of the lower spending rates in the state.

Centralized County Management

The Levy School District manages all 15 schools, including two charter schools that make up 13.3% of the county's options. Williston Middle High is the largest single campus, enrolling 1,119 students.

Deeply Rural Academic Setting

With 14 of 15 schools in rural locales, the county offers a consistent small-town learning environment. Schools maintain an average size of 472 students, ensuring most students aren't lost in the crowd.

School Overview

Total Schools

15

in Levy County

Reported Enrollment

5,662

15 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

2

13% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7
Middle1
High4
Other3

1 School District in Levy County

LEVY

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15 schools
5,662 students enrolled
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15 Public Schools in Levy County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 15 of 15 matching schools

WILLISTON MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL

LEVY

WILLISTON, 32696 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–12High1,119 students

CHIEFLAND MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL

LEVY

CHIEFLAND, 32626 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High836 students

CHIEFLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEVY

CHIEFLAND, 32626 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary724 students

JOYCE M. BULLOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEVY

WILLISTON, 32696 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary662 students

BRONSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEVY

BRONSON, 32621 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other602 students

BRONSON MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

LEVY

BRONSON, 32621 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High552 students

WILLISTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEVY

WILLISTON, 32696 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary488 students

YANKEETOWN SCHOOL

LEVY

YANKEETOWN, 34498 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary265 students

CEDAR KEY HIGH SCHOOL

LEVY

CEDAR KEY, 32625 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other196 students

WHISPERING WINDS CHARTER SCHOOL

LEVY

CHIEFLAND, 32626 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Charter126 students

NATURE COAST MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEVY

CHIEFLAND, 32626 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Charter90 students

LEVY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE

LEVY

BRONSON, 32621 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12Virtual2 students

JAIL SERVICES

LEVY

BRONSON, 32621 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Alternative0 students

LEVY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM

LEVY

BRONSON, 32621 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Virtual0 students

LEVY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)

LEVY

BRONSON, 32621 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Virtual0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$4,882

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 Levy County?
Levy County has a school score of 30/100, which is a lower 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 Levy County?
The high school graduation rate in Levy County is 91.0%, 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 Levy County spend per student?
Levy County spends $4,882 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 Levy County, Florida — FAQ

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

Levy County operates 15 public schools serving a student body of 5,662. The system is built around 7 elementary schools and 4 high schools, providing essential coverage for the rural community.

How do schools in Levy County perform academically?

Students in Levy County graduate at a 91.0% rate, beating the national average of 87%. This occurs despite a per-pupil expenditure of only $4,882, which is one of the lower spending rates in the state.

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

The Levy School District manages all 15 schools, including two charter schools that make up 13.3% of the county's options. Williston Middle High is the largest single campus, enrolling 1,119 students.

What is the school experience like in Levy County?

With 14 of 15 schools in rural locales, the county offers a consistent small-town learning environment. Schools maintain an average size of 472 students, ensuring most students aren't lost in the crowd.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.