South Lake High School
#302 of 576 high schools in Florida
#8458 of 16,910 nationally
About South Lake High School
South Lake High School is a public high school located in Groveland, in the Lake school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,137 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 302nd of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,137.
There are 3 schools in Groveland; South Lake High School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Lake High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Lake High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Groveland Elementary School
Groveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
683 students · 3.6 km away
Gray Middle School
Groveland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
985 students · 4.2 km away
Cypress Ridge Elementary School
Clermont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students · 6.0 km away
Aurelia M. Cole Academy
Clermont · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,500 students · 6.2 km away
Mascotte Charter School
Mascotte · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
937 students · 6.8 km away
Minneola Charter School
Minneola · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
1,763 students · 7.4 km away
Grassy Lake Elementary School
Minneola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,293 students · 8.6 km away
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Minneola · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
1,096 students · 9.2 km away
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Clermont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students · 9.2 km away
Lake Minneola High School
Minneola · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,309 students · 9.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Miami Beach Senior High School
Miami Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,134 students
Lake Buena Vista High School
Orlando · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,140 students
Wharton High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,130 students
East Lee County High School
Lehigh Acres · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,129 students
Wekiva High
Apopka · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,148 students
Bayside High School
Palm Bay · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,122 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Lake High School a good school?
South Lake High School has a Success Index (US) of 49.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #302 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Lake High School rank in Florida?
South Lake High School ranks #302 of 576 high schools in Florida and #8458 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Lake High School?
South Lake High School had 2,137 students in 2025.
Is South Lake High School a elementary school or a high school?
South Lake High School is classified as a high school covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Lake High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Lake High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.