For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,268 students in Plant City, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Plant City, FL are Simmons Exceptional Center, Plant City High School and Durant High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plant City, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Plant City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Plant City, FL public high school 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Plant City, FL (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.
Durant High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4748 Cougar Path
Plant City, FL 33567
(813) 757-9075
Plant City, FL 33567
(813) 757-9075
Grades: 9-12
| 2,589 students
Rank: #44.
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
Plant City, 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 Plant City, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Plant City, FL include Simmons Exceptional Center, Plant City High School and Durant High School.
How many public high schools are located in Plant City?
4 public high schools are located in Plant City.
What is the racial composition of students in Plant City?
Plant City public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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