For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,628 students in Sumter County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sumter County, FL are Villages Charter School, Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program and South Sumter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumter County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sumter County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public high schools.
Sumter County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Villages Charter School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sumter County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Villages Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 Tatonka Ter
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-2350
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-2350
Gr: PK-12 | 4,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
South Sumter High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
706 N Main St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3131
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 1,077 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Wildwood Middle/ High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Huey St
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-1314
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-1314
Gr: 6-12 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Sumter Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 N West St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 568-1113
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 568-1113
Gr: 1-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Sumter Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sumter County, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sumter County, FL include Villages Charter School, Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program and South Sumter High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sumter County?
7 public high schools are located in Sumter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County?
Sumter County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sumter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sumter County include: South Sumter High School vs. Wildwood Middle/ High School, Villages Charter School vs. Wildwood Middle/ High School, Wildwood Middle/ High School vs. South Sumter High School
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