Suwannee County Schools & Education
Suwannee County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
33/100
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
$5,714
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#44
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Suwannee County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 33/100, Suwannee County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,714 per pupil, Suwannee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% below the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Suwannee 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
13 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
33/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #44 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
1.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,714
$404 below the state average
School coverage
13
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
Suwannee County has 13 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 Suwannee 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
SUWANNEE carries most of the listed public-school system, with 13 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#44
of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
SUWANNEE
Elementary to high school visible
5,935 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
SUWANNEE is the largest listed district slice, with 13 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 Suwannee 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 Suwannee 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.
Thirteen Schools Serving a Close-Knit Community
Suwannee County operates 13 public schools, which includes four elementary, one middle, and three high schools. A single district manages the education of 5,935 students across the county. The infrastructure also includes specialized alternative and special education facilities.
A Traditional Single-District System
The Suwannee district serves all 5,935 students in the county without any charter school presence. This traditional structure ensures all public funding stays within the main district schools. The county focuses its resources on a small number of well-established campuses.
Town-Centered Learning with Small Class Sizes
Suwannee's schools are primarily located in town settings, with 11 schools serving these central communities. Suwannee High School is the largest campus with 1,177 students, but the overall average school size is a manageable 540 students. This creates a personal learning environment where students and teachers are often well-acquainted.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Suwannee County
Reported Enrollment
5,935
13 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Suwannee County
13 Public Schools in Suwannee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUWANNEE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | SUWANNEE | LIVE OAK, 32064Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,177 |
| SUWANNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | SUWANNEE | LIVE OAK, 32064Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 989 |
| SUWANNEE RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY | Record | SUWANNEE | LIVE OAK, 32064Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 887 |
| BRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL | Record | SUWANNEE | BRANFORD, 32008Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 754 |
| BRANFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | SUWANNEE | BRANFORD, 32008Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 710 |
| SUWANNEE PINEVIEW ELEMENTARY | Record | SUWANNEE | LIVE OAK, 32064Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 682 |
| SUWANNEE SPRINGCREST ELEMENTARY | Record | SUWANNEE | LIVE OAK, 32064Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 574 |
| SUWANNEE VIRTUAL SCHOOL | Record | SUWANNEE | LIVE OAK, 32064Town: Remote | KG–12 | Virtual | 95 |
| SUWANNEE OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL | Record | SUWANNEE | LIVE OAK, 32064Town: Remote | 1–12 | Alternative | 50 |
| COMMUNITY BASE SERVICE STUDENTS | Record | SUWANNEE | LIVE OAK, 32064Town: Remote | KG–12 | Special Education | 14 |
| RIVEROAK TECHNICAL COLLEGE | Record | SUWANNEE | LIVE OAK, 32064Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 3 |
| SUWANNEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Record | SUWANNEE | LIVE OAK, 32064Town: Remote | KG–12 | Virtual | 0 |
| SUWANNEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Record | SUWANNEE | LIVE OAK, 32064Town: Remote | KG–12 | Virtual | 0 |
SUWANNEE HIGH SCHOOL
SUWANNEE
LIVE OAK, 32064 / Town: Remote
SUWANNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
SUWANNEE
LIVE OAK, 32064 / Town: Remote
COMMUNITY BASE SERVICE STUDENTS
SUWANNEE
LIVE OAK, 32064 / Town: Remote
SUWANNEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
SUWANNEE
LIVE OAK, 32064 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,714
State avg $6,118
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Schools in Suwannee County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Suwannee County, Florida?
Suwannee County operates 13 public schools, which includes four elementary, one middle, and three high schools. A single district manages the education of 5,935 students across the county. The infrastructure also includes specialized alternative and special education facilities.
What are the major school districts in Suwannee County, Florida?
The Suwannee district serves all 5,935 students in the county without any charter school presence. This traditional structure ensures all public funding stays within the main district schools. The county focuses its resources on a small number of well-established campuses.
What is the school experience like in Suwannee County?
Suwannee's schools are primarily located in town settings, with 11 schools serving these central communities. Suwannee High School is the largest campus with 1,177 students, but the overall average school size is a manageable 540 students. This creates a personal learning environment where students and teachers are often well-acquainted.
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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.