How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Hillsborough | Sumter |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tampa, Florida | Bushnell, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 224,538 | 9,404 |
| Number of Schools | 301 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 16.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Hillsborough | Sumter |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,835 | $10,415 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.1% | 15.2% |
| State Revenue | 40.7% | 13.5% |
| Local Revenue | 43.2% | 71.3% |
Hillsborough
Federal State Local
Sumter
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Hillsborough | Sumter |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.3% | 52.4% |
| African American | 24.2% | 15.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.9% | 21.9% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.2% | 57.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Hillsborough | Sumter |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 566 | 35 |
| Schools with AP | 35 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 454.4:1 | 428:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.4% | 35.3% |
School Types
Hillsborough
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 55
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Sumter
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.