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Seminole County Schools & Education

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,554

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,118

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

#11

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Seminole County

Measured School Summary

Seminole County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.

Funding Context

At $5,554 per pupil, Seminole County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 29% above the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Seminole 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

77 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

47/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #11 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.

Completion

95.0%

5.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,554

$564 below the state average

School coverage

77

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

Seminole County has 77 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 Seminole 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

SEMINOLE carries most of the listed public-school system, with 77 of 77 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#11

of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.

SEMINOLE

Elementary to high school visible

66,680 students

Elementary 44Middle 12High 13Other 8

77 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

SEMINOLE is the largest listed district slice, with 77 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 Seminole 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 Seminole 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 Robust Infrastructure for 66,000 Students

Seminole County maintains a single-district system supporting 77 total public schools. The infrastructure includes 44 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 13 high schools. This centralized network serves a large student population of 66,680 individuals.

Centralized Excellence in the Seminole District

The Seminole school district manages all 77 schools and 66,680 students across the county. Charter schools represent a modest 7.8% of the landscape with six institutions currently in operation. This unified approach ensures consistent standards across the entire educational network.

Suburban Learning on a Grand Scale

Education here has a distinctly suburban feel, with 59 schools located in suburb settings and 16 in city locales. High schools like Seminole High are massive, serving 4,036 students, while the average school across the county enrolls 901 students. Families can expect large, resource-rich campuses in established residential neighborhoods.

School Overview

Total Schools

77

in Seminole County

Reported Enrollment

66,680

77 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

6

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary44
Middle12
High13
Other8

1 School District in Seminole County

SEMINOLE

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77 schools
66,680 students enrolled
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77 Public Schools in Seminole County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 21 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 77 matching schools

SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

SANFORD, 32773 / City: Small

Profile9–12High4,036 students

LAKE BRANTLEY HIGH SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, 32714 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,719 students

LAKE MARY HIGH SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

LAKE MARY, 32746 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,684 students

HAGERTY HIGH SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

OVIEDO, 32765 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,495 students

OVIEDO HIGH SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

OVIEDO, 32765 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,290 students

LAKE HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

WINTER PARK, 32792 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,205 students

LYMAN HIGH SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

LONGWOOD, 32750 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,084 students

WINTER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

WINTER SPRINGS, 32708 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–12High2,038 students

JACKSON HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

OVIEDO, 32765 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,472 students

MILWEE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

LONGWOOD, 32750 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,426 students

SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

SANFORD, 32771 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,372 students

MILLENNIUM MIDDLE SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

SANFORD, 32773 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,347 students

CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

OVIEDO, 32766 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,278 students

TEAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, 32714 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,206 students

INDIAN TRAILS MIDDLE SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

WINTER SPRINGS, 32708 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,197 students

TUSKAWILLA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

OVIEDO, 32765 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,121 students

GREENWOOD LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

LAKE MARY, 32746 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,000 students

SOUTH SEMINOLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

CASSELBERRY, 32707 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle995 students

CARILLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

OVIEDO, 32765 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–5Primary985 students

MARKHAM WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL

SEMINOLE

LAKE MARY, 32746 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle961 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.

1 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,554

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 Seminole County?
Seminole County has a school score of 47/100, 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 Seminole County?
The high school graduation rate in Seminole County is 95.0%, 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 Seminole County spend per student?
Seminole County spends $5,554 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 Seminole County, Florida — FAQ

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

Seminole County maintains a single-district system supporting 77 total public schools. The infrastructure includes 44 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 13 high schools. This centralized network serves a large student population of 66,680 individuals.

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

The Seminole school district manages all 77 schools and 66,680 students across the county. Charter schools represent a modest 7.8% of the landscape with six institutions currently in operation. This unified approach ensures consistent standards across the entire educational network.

What is the school experience like in Seminole County?

Education here has a distinctly suburban feel, with 59 schools located in suburb settings and 16 in city locales. High schools like Seminole High are massive, serving 4,036 students, while the average school across the county enrolls 901 students. Families can expect large, resource-rich campuses in established residential neighborhoods.

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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.