- Enrollment
- 4,062
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
South Sumter High School held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 120180001942 · Bushnell, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,077 enr · 19.6:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Villages Charter School (4,062 students)
South Sumter High School held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Sumter High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villages Chart
Villages Charter School
4,062 students
- This school 1,077
South Sumter High School
1,077 students
- South Sumter M 890
South Sumter Middle School
890 students
- Bushnell Eleme 752
Bushnell Elementary School
752 students
- Wildwood Middl 710
Wildwood Middle/ High School
710 students
- Webster Elemen 690
Webster Elementary School
690 students
What this shows South Sumter High School reports 1,077 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Sumter High School compares
South Sumter High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,326
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Sumter reports $12,326 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,077 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,045 (2022-23) → 1,058 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.