For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 6,507 students in Sumter County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sumter County, FL are Villages Charter School, South Sumter Middle School and Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumter County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Sumter County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
South Sumter Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
773 Nw 10th Ave
Webster, FL 33597
(352) 793-2232
Webster, FL 33597
(352) 793-2232
Gr: 6-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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 middle schools in Sumter County, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sumter County, FL include Villages Charter School, South Sumter Middle School and Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public middle schools are located in Sumter County?
8 public middle schools are located in Sumter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County?
Sumter County public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sumter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sumter County include: South Sumter High School vs. Wildwood Middle/ High School, South Sumter Middle School vs. Wildwood Middle/ High School, Villages Charter School vs. Wildwood Middle/ High School
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