South Sumter High School
#265 of 576 high schools in Florida
#7620 of 16,910 nationally
About South Sumter High School
South Sumter High School is a public high located in Bushnell, in the Sumter school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,077 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 265th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,077.
There are 2 schools in Bushnell; South Sumter High School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.3
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 Sumter High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Sumter High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bushnell Elementary School
Bushnell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
752 students · 1.1 km away
South Sumter Middle School
Webster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
890 students · 7.6 km away
Webster Elementary School
Webster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students · 9.4 km away
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School
Lake Panasoffkee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
North Miami Beach Senior High
North Miami Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,068 students
Gadsden County High School
Havana · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,086 students
Astronaut High School
Titusville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,056 students
Fort White High School
Fort White · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,101 students
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School
Cocoa Beach · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,049 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Sumter High School a good school?
South Sumter High School has a Success Index (US) of 52.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #265 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 Sumter High School rank in Florida?
South Sumter High School ranks #265 of 576 high schools in Florida and #7620 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Sumter High School?
South Sumter High School had 1,077 students in 2025.
Is South Sumter High School a elementary school or a high school?
South Sumter High School is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Sumter High School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of South Sumter High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.