How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Columbia | Sumter |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lake City, Florida | Bushnell, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 9,887 | 9,404 |
| Number of Schools | 17 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Columbia | Sumter |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,472 | $12,326 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.9% | 15.2% |
| State Revenue | 52.5% | 13.5% |
| Local Revenue | 20.7% | 71.3% |
Columbia
Federal State Local
Sumter
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Columbia | Sumter |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.8% | 52.4% |
| African American | 24.9% | 15.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% | 21.9% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.0% | 27.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Columbia | Sumter |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 37 | 35 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 477.2:1 | 395:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.1% | 34.1% |
School Types
Columbia
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
Sumter
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.