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

No. Use the Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota County?

Start with the 62 listed public schools and 1 district entry, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Sarasota County Schools & Education

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

Sarasota County, Florida

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

School Score

59/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,459

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,118

School Score

59/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Sarasota County

Measured School Summary

Sarasota County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,459 per pupil, Sarasota County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 64% above the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 22% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Sarasota 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

59/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #2 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

2.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,459

$1,341 above the state average

School coverage

1 district 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

Sarasota 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Sarasota 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

SARASOTA carries most of the listed public-school system, with 62 of 62 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 23 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.

SARASOTA

Elementary to high school visible

45,077 students

Elementary 30Middle 11High 11Other 9

61 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

SARASOTA is the largest listed district slice, with 62 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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.

High-Quality Schools in a Coastal Setting

Sarasota County manages 62 public schools for a population of 45,082 students. This includes 30 elementary schools and a robust mix of 11 middle and 11 high schools.

A Diverse and Well-Funded District

The Sarasota District oversees 45,077 students with a significant focus on choice, including 13 charter schools. The district also operates 6 special education schools to ensure inclusive student support.

Suburban Schools with a Balanced Feel

With 32 suburban and 24 city schools, the average campus size is 751 students. Riverview High School is the largest, enrolling 2,597 students in a competitive academic environment.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Sarasota County

Reported Enrollment

45,082

62 schools reporting

School Districts

district

Charter Schools

21% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary30

Middle11

High11

Other10

1 School District in Sarasota County

SARASOTA

Guide

62 schools

45,077 students enrolled

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62 Public Schools in Sarasota County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 14 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 Sarasota County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	SARASOTA	SARASOTA, 34231Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,597
VENICE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	SARASOTA	VENICE, 34285City: Small	9–12	High	2,584
NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	SARASOTA	NORTH PORT, 34291City: Small	9–12	High	2,562
SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	SARASOTA	SARASOTA, 34239City: Small	9–12	High	2,528
PINE VIEW SCHOOL	Profile	SARASOTA	OSPREY, 34229Suburb: Large	2–12	Other	1,689
LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL	Profile	SARASOTA	NOKOMIS, 34275Suburb: Large	PK–8	Primary	1,411
BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	SARASOTA	SARASOTA, 34234City: Small	9–12	High	1,309
SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	SARASOTA	SARASOTA, 34233Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,278
SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY	Profile	SARASOTA	SARASOTA, 34236City: Small	6–12	Charter	1,213
IMAGINE SCHOOL AT NORTH PORT	Profile	SARASOTA	NORTH PORT, 34289City: Small	KG–12	Charter	1,189
LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Profile	SARASOTA	NORTH PORT, 34286City: Small	PK–5	Primary	1,073
ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Profile	SARASOTA	SARASOTA, 34233Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	1,046
WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	SARASOTA	NORTH PORT, 34289Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	978
BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	SARASOTA	SARASOTA, 34234Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	950
HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	SARASOTA	NORTH PORT, 34291City: Small	6–8	Middle	902
TAYLOR RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	SARASOTA	VENICE, 34293Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	901
MCINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	SARASOTA	SARASOTA, 34232Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	851
SARASOTA SUNCOAST ACADEMY	Record	SARASOTA	SARASOTA, 34241Rural: Fringe	KG–8	Charter	836
TATUM RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	SARASOTA	SARASOTA, 34240Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	834
ATWATER ELEMENTARY	Record	SARASOTA	NORTH PORT, 34288City: Small	PK–5	Primary	802

RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

SARASOTA

SARASOTA, 34231 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,597 students

VENICE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SARASOTA

VENICE, 34285 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,584 students

NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL

SARASOTA

NORTH PORT, 34291 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,562 students

SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL

SARASOTA

SARASOTA, 34239 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,528 students

PINE VIEW SCHOOL

SARASOTA

OSPREY, 34229 / Suburb: Large

Profile2–12Other1,689 students

LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL

SARASOTA

NOKOMIS, 34275 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–8Primary1,411 students

BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL

SARASOTA

SARASOTA, 34234 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,309 students

SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SARASOTA

SARASOTA, 34233 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,278 students

SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY

SARASOTA

SARASOTA, 34236 / City: Small

Profile6–12Charter1,213 students

IMAGINE SCHOOL AT NORTH PORT

SARASOTA

NORTH PORT, 34289 / City: Small

ProfileKG–12Charter1,189 students

LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SARASOTA

NORTH PORT, 34286 / City: Small

ProfilePK–5Primary1,073 students

ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SARASOTA

SARASOTA, 34233 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–5Primary1,046 students

WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

SARASOTA

NORTH PORT, 34289 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle978 students

BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

SARASOTA

SARASOTA, 34234 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle950 students

HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

SARASOTA

NORTH PORT, 34291 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle902 students

TAYLOR RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SARASOTA

VENICE, 34293 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary901 students

MCINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOL

SARASOTA

SARASOTA, 34232 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle851 students

SARASOTA SUNCOAST ACADEMY

SARASOTA

SARASOTA, 34241 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–8Charter836 students

TATUM RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SARASOTA

SARASOTA, 34240 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary834 students

ATWATER ELEMENTARY

SARASOTA

NORTH PORT, 34288 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary802 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,459

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 Sarasota County?

Sarasota County has a school score of 59/100, 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 Sarasota County?

The high school graduation rate in Sarasota County is 92.0%, 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 Sarasota County spend per student?

Sarasota County spends $7,459 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 Sarasota County, Florida — FAQ

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

Sarasota County manages 62 public schools for a population of 45,082 students. This includes 30 elementary schools and a robust mix of 11 middle and 11 high schools.

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

What is the school experience like in Sarasota County?

With 32 suburban and 24 city schools, the average campus size is 751 students. Riverview High School is the largest, enrolling 2,597 students in a competitive academic environment.

Counties with Similar School Profile

Collier County

Florida

-1 pts

58/100

School score

Lafayette County

Florida

-5 pts

54/100

School score

Palm Beach County

Florida

-8 pts

51/100

School score

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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