At a glance
Reported students
1,077
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
649.5
South Sumter High School: 1,077 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 991
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about South Sumter High School
South Sumter High School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Bushnell. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Sumter. NCES reports 1,077 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, below the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.8%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South Sumter High School
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 59 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.2%
- Hispanic21.8%
- Black9.7%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
17 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sumter
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wildwood Middle/ High School
High · Grades 07–12
710 reported students
South Sumter Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
890 reported students
Bushnell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
752 reported students
Webster Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
690 reported students
Wildwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
678 reported students
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
621 reported students
Public schools near South Sumter High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter Prep Academy Other · Sumter | 01–12 | 101 | 0.4 mi |
| Bushnell Elementary School Elementary · Sumter | PK–05 | 752 | 0.7 mi |
| Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program Other · Sumter | KG–12 | 6 | 2.3 mi |
| Sumter Virtual Franchise Other · Sumter | KG–12 | 17 | 2.3 mi |
| Contracted Residential Services Other · Sumter | PK–12 | 0 | 2.3 mi |
| South Sumter Middle School Middle · Sumter | 06–08 | 890 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Sumter High School
What grades does South Sumter High School serve?
South Sumter High School reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sumter.
How many students attend South Sumter High School?
South Sumter High School reported 1,077 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 991 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Sumter High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 1,077 students and 59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Sumter High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Sumter High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sumter attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Sumter High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Sumter High School in?
South Sumter High School is part of Sumter, based in Bushnell, FL, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Sumter High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sumter Prep Academy (0.4 mi), Bushnell Elementary School (0.7 mi), Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.