South Sumter High School is a public high school in Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida. Its teams are the Raiders and its school colors are Red, Black and White.
Serving 1,077 students in grades 7-12, South Sumter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,077 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Sumter High School's student population of 1,077 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,077 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1919: as Bushnell High School. 1959: as South Sumter Hig
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Sumter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Sumter High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2154 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
38%
Black
10%
21%
White
62%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sumter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Sumter High School's ranking?
South Sumter High School is ranked #2154 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are South Sumter High School often compared to?
South Sumter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wildwood Middle/ High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Sumter High School?
The graduation rate of South Sumter High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Sumter High School?
1,077 students attend South Sumter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of South Sumter High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Sumter High School?
South Sumter High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Sumter High School offer ?
South Sumter High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Sumter High School part of?
South Sumter High School is part of Sumter School District.
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