Public schools in Plant City, FL
20 open public schools with an address in Plant City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,207
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Plant City public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Plant City, FL: 12 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,207 students, an average of 800 per school. The largest campus is Plant City High School (2,572 students), and the largest elementary school is Walden Lake Elementary School (809).
Every listed school belongs to Hillsborough. 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 15.4:1, lower than 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 1 charter school, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% 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 Plant City
Elementary schools in Plant City
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advantage Academy of Hillsborough Hillsborough · Charter | PK–08 | 457 | — | |
| Bryan Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 618 | 17.7:1 | |
| Burney Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 357 | 11.5:1 | |
| Cork Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 715 | 15.6:1 | |
| Jackson Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 451 | 15.9:1 | |
| Knights Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 630 | 14.9:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Magnet School Hillsborough · Magnet | PK–05 | 510 | 15.2:1 | |
| Robinson Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 522 | 14.7:1 | |
| Springhead Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 750 | 15.1:1 | |
| Trapnell Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 421 | 13.8:1 | |
| Walden Lake Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 809 | 15.2:1 | |
| Wilson Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 329 | 17.1:1 |
Middle schools in Plant City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Middle Magnet School Hillsborough · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,066 | 20.4:1 | |
| Tomlin Middle School Hillsborough | 06–08 | 1,340 | 22.5:1 | |
| Turkey Creek Middle School Hillsborough | 06–08 | 1,000 | 23.8:1 |
High schools in Plant City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durant High School Hillsborough | 09–12 | 2,504 | 23.8:1 | |
| Plant City High School Hillsborough | 09–12 | 2,572 | 24.3:1 | |
| Rick Lott Technical College Hillsborough · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Plant City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons Career Center Hillsborough · Alternative School | PK–12 | 127 | 12.7:1 | |
| Simmons Exceptional Center Hillsborough · Special Education School | KG–12 | 29 | 7.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32%
- Hispanic52.5%
- Black10.8%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Plant City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,207 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Plant City
How many public schools are in Plant City, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Plant City: 12 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 15,207 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Plant City?
All listed public schools with an address in Plant City belong to Hillsborough. 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 Plant City?
Plant City High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Plant City, with 2,572 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Plant City?
Yes. 1 of the 20 public schools in Plant City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Advantage Academy of Hillsborough. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Plant City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Plant City public schools is 15.4:1, lower than 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 Plant City 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