Osceola County Schools & Education
Osceola County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
34/100
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
$5,813
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#40
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Osceola County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 34/100, Osceola County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,813 per pupil, Osceola County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% below the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Osceola 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
82 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
34/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #40 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
1.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,813
$305 below the state average
School coverage
82
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
Osceola County has 82 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 Osceola 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
OSCEOLA carries most of the listed public-school system, with 83 of 82 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#40
of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
OSCEOLA
Elementary to high school visible
72,326 students
82 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
OSCEOLA is the largest listed district slice, with 83 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 Osceola 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 Osceola 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 Large and Growing Educational Network
Osceola County manages a robust infrastructure of 82 public schools serving 72,326 students. The system includes 45 elementary, 10 middle, and 22 high schools to support its expanding community.
High Graduation Rates Despite Lean Spending
The county boasts a 91.0% graduation rate, significantly outperforming the national average of 87.0% and the state average of 89.8%. This achievement comes despite a per-pupil expenditure of $5,813, which is less than half of the national average.
One Massive District with Charter Choices
The Osceola District oversees 73,325 students across 83 schools. Charter schools play a major role here, with 23 campuses making up 28% of the county's total public school offerings.
Suburban Schools with Large Campus Sizes
With 44 schools in suburban settings and an average enrollment of 952 students, the educational environment feels moderately large. Harmony High School is the county's largest hub, housing 2,822 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
82
in Osceola County
Reported Enrollment
72,326
82 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
23
28% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Osceola County
82 Public Schools in Osceola County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 29 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 82 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARMONY HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | OSCEOLA | HARMONY, 34771Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,822 |
| CELEBRATION HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | OSCEOLA | CELEBRATION, 34747Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,769 |
| TOHOPEKALIGA | Profile | OSCEOLA | KISSIMMEE, 34744Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,748 |
| POINCIANA HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | OSCEOLA | KISSIMMEE, 34758Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,455 |
| OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | OSCEOLA | KISSIMMEE, 34741City: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,391 |
| ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | OSCEOLA | ST CLOUD, 34769Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,264 |
| GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | OSCEOLA | KISSIMMEE, 34744Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,726 |
| WESTSIDE K-8 SCHOOL | Profile | OSCEOLA | KISSIMMEE, 34747Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 1,722 |
| CELEBRATION SCHOOL | Profile | OSCEOLA | CELEBRATION, 34747Suburb: Large | KG–8 | Primary | 1,706 |
| LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | OSCEOLA | KISSIMMEE, 34746Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,613 |
| NARCOOSSEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | OSCEOLA | SAINT CLOUD, 34771Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,467 |
| RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT TAPESTRY | Profile | OSCEOLA | KISSIMMEE, 34741City: Small | KG–8 | Charter | 1,430 |
| FOUR CORNERS UPPER SCHOOL | Profile | OSCEOLA | DAVENPORT, 33896Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Charter | 1,386 |
| NARCOOSSEE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | OSCEOLA | SAINT CLOUD, 34771Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,371 |
| HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | OSCEOLA | KISSIMMEE, 34746Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,295 |
| KISSIMMEE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | OSCEOLA | KISSIMMEE, 34741City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,289 |
| MATER BRIGHTON LAKES | Profile | OSCEOLA | KISSIMMEE, 34746Suburb: Large | KG–8 | Charter | 1,283 |
| ST. CLOUD MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | OSCEOLA | ST CLOUD, 34769Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,229 |
| CANOE CREEK K-8 | Profile | OSCEOLA | ST. CLOUD, 34722Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 1,182 |
| BELLALAGO CHARTER ACADEMY | Profile | OSCEOLA | KISSIMMEE, 34746Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Charter | 1,162 |
HARMONY HIGH SCHOOL
OSCEOLA
HARMONY, 34771 / Rural: Fringe
CELEBRATION HIGH SCHOOL
OSCEOLA
CELEBRATION, 34747 / Suburb: Large
TOHOPEKALIGA
OSCEOLA
KISSIMMEE, 34744 / Suburb: Large
POINCIANA HIGH SCHOOL
OSCEOLA
KISSIMMEE, 34758 / Suburb: Large
OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL
OSCEOLA
KISSIMMEE, 34741 / City: Small
ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL
OSCEOLA
ST CLOUD, 34769 / Suburb: Large
GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL
OSCEOLA
KISSIMMEE, 34744 / Suburb: Large
WESTSIDE K-8 SCHOOL
OSCEOLA
KISSIMMEE, 34747 / Rural: Fringe
CELEBRATION SCHOOL
OSCEOLA
CELEBRATION, 34747 / Suburb: Large
LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
OSCEOLA
KISSIMMEE, 34746 / Rural: Fringe
NARCOOSSEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OSCEOLA
SAINT CLOUD, 34771 / Suburb: Large
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT TAPESTRY
OSCEOLA
KISSIMMEE, 34741 / City: Small
FOUR CORNERS UPPER SCHOOL
OSCEOLA
DAVENPORT, 33896 / Rural: Fringe
NARCOOSSEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
OSCEOLA
SAINT CLOUD, 34771 / Suburb: Large
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL
OSCEOLA
KISSIMMEE, 34746 / Suburb: Large
KISSIMMEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
OSCEOLA
KISSIMMEE, 34741 / City: Small
MATER BRIGHTON LAKES
OSCEOLA
KISSIMMEE, 34746 / Suburb: Large
ST. CLOUD MIDDLE SCHOOL
OSCEOLA
ST CLOUD, 34769 / Suburb: Large
CANOE CREEK K-8
OSCEOLA
ST. CLOUD, 34722 / Suburb: Large
BELLALAGO CHARTER ACADEMY
OSCEOLA
KISSIMMEE, 34746 / Suburb: Large
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.
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,813
State avg $6,118
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Schools in Osceola County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Osceola County, Florida?
Osceola County manages a robust infrastructure of 82 public schools serving 72,326 students. The system includes 45 elementary, 10 middle, and 22 high schools to support its expanding community.
How do schools in Osceola County perform academically?
The county boasts a 91.0% graduation rate, significantly outperforming the national average of 87.0% and the state average of 89.8%. This achievement comes despite a per-pupil expenditure of $5,813, which is less than half of the national average.
What are the major school districts in Osceola County, Florida?
The Osceola District oversees 73,325 students across 83 schools. Charter schools play a major role here, with 23 campuses making up 28% of the county's total public school offerings.
What is the school experience like in Osceola County?
With 44 schools in suburban settings and an average enrollment of 952 students, the educational environment feels moderately large. Harmony High School is the county's largest hub, housing 2,822 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.