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SUWANNEE

Florida · Public School District
13
Schools
5,935
Students
$11,415
Per-Pupil Spend
-20% nat'l
64.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
93.5%
Graduation Rate
+7.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SUWANNEE is a public school district in Florida serving 5,935 students across 13 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,415 is below the national average for a US public school district. 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRANFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05710
SUWANNEE PINEVIEW ELEMENTARYPK–05682
SUWANNEE RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARYPK–05887
SUWANNEE SPRINGCREST ELEMENTARYPK–05574
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SUWANNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08989
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL06–12754
RIVEROAK TECHNICAL COLLEGE09–123
SUWANNEE HIGH SCHOOL09–121,177
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,415-20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
22%
State
52.1%
Local (property tax)
22.1%
Federal
25.8%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (22%), with notable federal support (26%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
5,935
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.5%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.5% graduation rate — 7.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,415, spending is 20% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SUWANNEE?
SUWANNEE has 13 public schools, serving a total of 5,935 students.
What is the graduation rate for SUWANNEE?
The graduation rate is 93.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SUWANNEE spend per student?
SUWANNEE spends $11,415 per pupil — 20% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SUWANNEE?
65% of students in SUWANNEE qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SUWANNEE?
No, SUWANNEE does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SUWANNEE serve?
SUWANNEE serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SUWANNEE?
The median opportunity score across schools in SUWANNEE is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.