- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plant City, FL
Durant High School
Federal NCES profile for Durant High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087002997
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Durant High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #16 of 19
- public schools in Plant City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Durant High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Durant High School ranks #16 of 19 public schools in Plant City, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087002997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-130 students YoY
Durant High School shrank from 2,589 students in 2022-23 to 2,459 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 116.0 → 112.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-130 students YoY 120087002997 · Plant City, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,504 enr · 21.6:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Durant High School shrank from 2,589 students in 2022-23 to 2,459 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 116.0 → 112.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Durant High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school
Durant High School
2,504 students
What this shows Durant High School reports 2,504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Durant High School compares
Durant High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,504 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,504
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
405
in-school suspensions + 171 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Durant High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Durant High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Durant High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Durant High School
How many students attend Durant High School?
Durant High School has 2,504 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plant City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,589 (2022-23) → 2,459 (2023-24), down 130.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durant High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Durant High School is 21.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Durant High School?
39.2% of students at Durant High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Durant High School?
The largest demographic group at Durant High School is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Plant City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Durant High School?
Durant High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Durant High School rank among public schools in Plant City?
By Resource Investment Index, Durant High School ranks #16 of 19 public schools in Plant City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Plant City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Durant High School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.