Schools in Sumter, Florida (2025)
9 schools · 9,889 students · 8 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 710.
Sumter, in Florida, has 9 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 9,889 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle, 1 other; by sector 8 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Sumter's schools is 710, above the Florida median of 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School (69.5, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Bushnell Elementary School (69.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and South Sumter Middle School (64.4, top 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Villages Charter School (4,062 students), South Sumter High School (1,077 students), South Sumter Middle School (890 students).
Schools are spread across 5 citys, with the most in Wildwood (3), Bushnell (2), Webster (2), Lake Panasoffkee (1).
Ranked schools in Sumter
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Florida.
- 170Lake Panasoffkee Elementary SchoolLake Panasoffkee · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 621 students
- 269Bushnell Elementary SchoolBushnell · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 752 students
- 364South Sumter Middle SchoolWebster · Public Middle66% Math proficiency · 890 students
- 454Wildwood Elementary SchoolWildwood · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 678 students
- 553South Sumter High SchoolBushnell · Public High45% Math proficiency · 1,077 students
- 648Webster Elementary SchoolWebster · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 690 students
- 746Wildwood Middle/ High SchoolWildwood · Public High41% Math proficiency · 710 students
- 843Wildwood Intermediate SchoolWildwood · Public Elementary53.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 409 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School Lake Panasoffkee · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.5 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 621 |
| 2 | Bushnell Elementary School Bushnell · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.0 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 752 |
| 3 | South Sumter Middle School Webster · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 64.4 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 890 |
| 4 | Wildwood Elementary School Wildwood · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.3 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 678 |
| 5 | South Sumter High School Bushnell · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 52.9 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 1,077 |
| 6 | Webster Elementary School Webster · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47.5 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 690 |
| 7 | Wildwood Middle/ High School Wildwood · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 45.6 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 710 |
| 8 | Wildwood Intermediate School Wildwood · Elementary · Grades 3–6 | Public | 42.8 Lower 50% | 53.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 409 |
Other schools in Sumter
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Sumter side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sumter?
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Sumter with a Success Index (US) of 69.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Sumter?
Sumter has 9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 other) educating 9,889 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Sumter?
The median Enrollment across schools in Sumter is 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.