Enrollment
1,077
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bushnell, FL
South Sumter High School
Federal NCES profile for South Sumter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120180001942
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Sumter High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Bushnell · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Sumter High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Sumter High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Bushnell, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Sumter High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Sumter High School
South Sumter High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bushnell, Florida, enrolling 1,077 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.5% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,077 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 740 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #497.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 336 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,077 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Sumter also operates Villages Charter School (4,062 students) and South Sumter Middle School (890 students) alongside South Sumter High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Sumter High School compares
South Sumter High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,077 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,077
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$10,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
268
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, South Sumter High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumter, which includes South Sumter High School.
$10,415
Per student
-7%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.3%
State 13.5%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Sumter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villages Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Sumter Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bushnell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Middle/ High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Sumter High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,062
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,077 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Sumter High School
How many students attend South Sumter High School?
South Sumter High School has 1,077 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bushnell, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Sumter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Sumter High School is 19.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Sumter High School?
48.5% of students at South Sumter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Sumter High School?
The largest demographic group at South Sumter High School is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Bushnell, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Sumter High School?
South Sumter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Sumter High School rank among schools in Bushnell?
By Resource Investment Index, South Sumter High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Bushnell, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bushnell on the city page.
Is South Sumter High School a good school?
South Sumter High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sumter?
Besides South Sumter High School, Sumter also operates Villages Charter School (4,062 students), South Sumter Middle School (890 students), and Bushnell Elementary School (752 students). See the Sumter district page for the complete list.
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