Public schools in Bushnell, FL
6 open public schools with an address in Bushnell, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,953
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
2 virtual
An overview of Bushnell public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Bushnell, FL: 1 elementary, 1 high, 4 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,953 students, an average of 326 per school. The largest campus is South Sumter High School (1,077 students), and the largest elementary school is Bushnell Elementary School (752).
Every listed school belongs to Sumter. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 43% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bushnell
Elementary schools in Bushnell
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell Elementary School Sumter | PK–05 | 752 | 17.1:1 |
High schools in Bushnell
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Sumter High School Sumter | 08–12 | 1,077 | 18.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bushnell
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contracted Residential Services Sumter · Special Education School | PK–12 | 0 | — | |
| Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program Sumter · Virtual | KG–12 | 6 | — | |
| Sumter Prep Academy Sumter · Alternative School | 01–12 | 101 | 11.2:1 | |
| Sumter Virtual Franchise Sumter · Virtual | KG–12 | 17 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.2%
- Hispanic22.4%
- Black10%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Bushnell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,953 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bushnell
How many public schools are in Bushnell, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Bushnell: 1 elementary, 1 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 1,953 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bushnell?
All listed public schools with an address in Bushnell belong to Sumter. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Bushnell?
South Sumter High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bushnell, with 1,077 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bushnell?
No school with an address in Bushnell is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Florida.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bushnell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bushnell public schools is 17.1:1, similar to the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bushnell guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities