For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,679 students in 33563, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in 33563, FL are Simmons Exceptional Center, Plant City High School and Simmons Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 33563 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 33563, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 33563 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plant City High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33563, FL Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simmons Exceptional Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Plant City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Raider Pl
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9370
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9370
Grades: 9-12
| 2,474 students
Rank: #33.
Simmons Career Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Grades: PK-12
| 181 students
33563, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Advantage Academy Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
350 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
East County Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2814 Airport Road
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Grades: 4-10
| 63 students
1 Raider Pl
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7147
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7147
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Teen Parent East Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Grades: PK-12
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 33563, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in 33563, FL include Simmons Exceptional Center, Plant City High School and Simmons Career Center.
How many public high schools are located in 33563?
3 public high schools are located in 33563.
What is the racial composition of students in 33563?
33563 public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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