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

No. Use the Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange County?

Start with the 278 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Orange County Schools & Education

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

Orange County, Florida

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

School Score

36/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

90.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,198

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,118

School Score

36/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

#32

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Orange County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 36/100, Orange County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.3%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $6,198 per pupil, Orange County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 1% above the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Orange 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

278 public schools and 2 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

36/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #32 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.

Completion

90.3%

0.5 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,198

$80 above the state average

School coverage

278

2 districts 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

Orange County has 278 public schools across 2 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 Orange 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

ORANGE carries most of the listed public-school system, with 275 of 278 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#32

of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.

ORANGE

Elementary to high school visible

208,341 students

Elementary 165Middle 43High 54Other 13

275 listed schools in this county slice.

FL VIRTUAL

Elementary to high school visible

8,559 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

ORANGE is the largest listed district slice, with 275 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 Orange County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Orange 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 Orange 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.

Massive School System for 216,000 Students

Orange County manages an extensive infrastructure of 278 schools serving 216,900 students. This includes 166 elementary schools and 55 high schools to accommodate the region's rapid growth.

Strong Graduation Rates and State-Level Funding

Orange County achieves a 90.3% graduation rate, slightly exceeding the Florida state average. Per-pupil spending of $6,198 is nearly identical to the state's average of $6,118.

A Major District with Diverse Options

The Orange School District serves over 208,000 students across 275 schools, while Florida Virtual provides additional digital options. Charter schools are a significant factor here, accounting for 15.5% of the county's schools.

Large Suburban Campuses and Growing Hubs

With 184 suburban schools and an average enrollment of 795, the system feels large and modern. Lake Nona High School is the biggest campus in the county, enrolling 4,362 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

278

in Orange County

Reported Enrollment

216,900

278 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

15% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary166

Middle44

High55

Other13

2 School Districts in Orange County

ORANGE

FL VIRTUAL

278 Public Schools in Orange County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 67 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 Orange County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
LAKE NONA HIGH	Profile	ORANGE	ORLANDO, 32832Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	4,362
TIMBER CREEK HIGH	Profile	ORANGE	ORLANDO, 32828Suburb: Large	8–12	High	3,573
FLORIDA VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	FL VIRTUAL	ORLANDO, 32835City: Large	9–12	Virtual	3,572
APOPKA HIGH	Profile	ORANGE	APOPKA, 32712Suburb: Large	9–12	High	3,507
CYPRESS CREEK HIGH	Profile	ORANGE	ORLANDO, 32824Suburb: Large	9–12	High	3,467
COLONIAL HIGH	Profile	ORANGE	ORLANDO, 32807Suburb: Large	9–12	High	3,442
WINTER PARK HIGH	Profile	ORANGE	WINTER PARK, 32792Suburb: Large	9–12	High	3,369
DR. PHILLIPS HIGH	Profile	ORANGE	ORLANDO, 32819City: Large	9–12	High	3,202
WINDERMERE HIGH	Profile	ORANGE	WINDERMERE, 34786Suburb: Large	9–12	High	3,079
OLYMPIA HIGH	Profile	ORANGE	ORLANDO, 32835Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,969
WEST ORANGE HIGH	Profile	ORANGE	WINTER GARDEN, 34787Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,816
WILLIAM R BOONE HIGH	Profile	ORANGE	ORLANDO, 32806City: Large	9–12	High	2,780
FREEDOM HIGH	Profile	ORANGE	ORLANDO, 32837Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,623
FLORIDA VIRTUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Profile	FL VIRTUAL	ORLANDO, 32835City: Large	KG–5	Virtual	2,600
UNIVERSITY HIGH	Profile	ORANGE	ORLANDO, 32817Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,555
OCOEE HIGH	Profile	ORANGE	OCOEE, 34761Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,536
OAK RIDGE HIGH	Profile	ORANGE	ORLANDO, 32809Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,477
MAYNARD EVANS HIGH	Profile	ORANGE	ORLANDO, 32808Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,417
FLORIDA VIRTUAL MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	FL VIRTUAL	ORLANDO, 32835City: Large	6–8	Virtual	2,387
WEKIVA HIGH	Profile	ORANGE	APOPKA, 32703Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,207

LAKE NONA HIGH

ORANGE

ORLANDO, 32832 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High4,362 students

TIMBER CREEK HIGH

ORANGE

ORLANDO, 32828 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High3,573 students

FLORIDA VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL

FL VIRTUAL

ORLANDO, 32835 / City: Large

Profile9–12Virtual3,572 students

APOPKA HIGH

ORANGE

APOPKA, 32712 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,507 students

CYPRESS CREEK HIGH

ORANGE

ORLANDO, 32824 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,467 students

COLONIAL HIGH

ORANGE

ORLANDO, 32807 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,442 students

WINTER PARK HIGH

ORANGE

WINTER PARK, 32792 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,369 students

DR. PHILLIPS HIGH

ORANGE

ORLANDO, 32819 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,202 students

WINDERMERE HIGH

ORANGE

WINDERMERE, 34786 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,079 students

OLYMPIA HIGH

ORANGE

ORLANDO, 32835 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,969 students

WEST ORANGE HIGH

ORANGE

WINTER GARDEN, 34787 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,816 students

WILLIAM R BOONE HIGH

ORANGE

ORLANDO, 32806 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,780 students

FREEDOM HIGH

ORANGE

ORLANDO, 32837 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,623 students

FLORIDA VIRTUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FL VIRTUAL

ORLANDO, 32835 / City: Large

ProfileKG–5Virtual2,600 students

UNIVERSITY HIGH

ORANGE

ORLANDO, 32817 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,555 students

OCOEE HIGH

ORANGE

OCOEE, 34761 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,536 students

OAK RIDGE HIGH

ORANGE

ORLANDO, 32809 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,477 students

MAYNARD EVANS HIGH

ORANGE

ORLANDO, 32808 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,417 students

FLORIDA VIRTUAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

FL VIRTUAL

ORLANDO, 32835 / City: Large

Profile6–8Virtual2,387 students

WEKIVA HIGH

ORANGE

APOPKA, 32703 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,207 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

47 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,198

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 Orange County?

Orange County has a school score of 36/100, 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 Orange County?

The high school graduation rate in Orange County is 90.3%, 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 Orange County spend per student?

Orange County spends $6,198 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 Orange County, Florida — FAQ

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

Orange County manages an extensive infrastructure of 278 schools serving 216,900 students. This includes 166 elementary schools and 55 high schools to accommodate the region's rapid growth.

How do schools in Orange County perform academically?

Orange County achieves a 90.3% graduation rate, slightly exceeding the Florida state average. Per-pupil spending of $6,198 is nearly identical to the state's average of $6,118.

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

What is the school experience like in Orange County?

With 184 suburban schools and an average enrollment of 795, the system feels large and modern. Lake Nona High School is the biggest campus in the county, enrolling 4,362 students.

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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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