Sumter County Public Schools
Sumter County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
12
public schools
Total Enrollment
9,404
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Sumter County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Florida; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Sumter County has one district entry in this county file: SUMTER. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. BUSHNELL has the most listed schools, with 5 records.
Other schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Sumter County
Reported Enrollment
9,404
12 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
1
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Sumter County
SUMTER
12 Public Schools in Sumter County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VILLAGES CHARTER SCHOOL | Profile | SUMTER | THE VILLAGES, 32162City: Small | PK–12 | Charter | 3,473 |
| SOUTH SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | SUMTER | BUSHNELL, 33513Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 1,045 |
| WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | SUMTER | WILDWOOD, 34785Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 940 |
| SOUTH SUMTER MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | SUMTER | WEBSTER, 33597Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 897 |
| WILDWOOD MIDDLE/ HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | SUMTER | WILDWOOD, 34785Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 843 |
| BUSHNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | SUMTER | BUSHNELL, 33513Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 760 |
| WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | SUMTER | WEBSTER, 33597Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 748 |
| LAKE PANASOFFKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | SUMTER | LAKE PANASOFFKEE, 33538Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 584 |
| SUMTER PREP ACADEMY | Listed only | SUMTER | WILDOOD, 34785Suburb: Midsize | 1–12 | Alternative | 94 |
| SUMTER COUNTY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Listed only | SUMTER | BUSHNELL, 33513Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Virtual | 12 |
| SUMTER VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Listed only | SUMTER | BUSHNELL, 33513Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Virtual | 8 |
| CONTRACTED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Listed only | SUMTER | BUSHNELL, 33513Rural: Fringe | PK–12 | Special Education | 0 |
VILLAGES CHARTER SCHOOL
SUMTER
THE VILLAGES, 32162 / City: Small
SOUTH SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL
SUMTER
BUSHNELL, 33513 / Town: Distant
WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SUMTER
WILDWOOD, 34785 / Suburb: Midsize
SOUTH SUMTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
SUMTER
WEBSTER, 33597 / Rural: Distant
WILDWOOD MIDDLE/ HIGH SCHOOL
SUMTER
WILDWOOD, 34785 / Rural: Fringe
BUSHNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SUMTER
BUSHNELL, 33513 / Town: Distant
WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SUMTER
WEBSTER, 33597 / Rural: Distant
LAKE PANASOFFKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SUMTER
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, 33538 / Rural: Fringe
SUMTER PREP ACADEMY
SUMTER
WILDOOD, 34785 / Suburb: Midsize
SUMTER COUNTY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
SUMTER
BUSHNELL, 33513 / Rural: Fringe
SUMTER VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
SUMTER
BUSHNELL, 33513 / Rural: Fringe
CONTRACTED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
SUMTER
BUSHNELL, 33513 / Rural: Fringe
Sumter County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Sumter County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Florida. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Sumter County public school directory?
The directory lists 12 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Sumter County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Sumter County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Sumter County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Sumter County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Sumter County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.