Top 5 Best Sumter County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 6,372 students in Sumter County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sumter County, FL are Villages Charter School, South Sumter Middle School and Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumter County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Sumter County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Sumter County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Villages Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
350 Tatonka Terrace
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-2350
Grades: PK-12
| 3,473 students
Rank: #22.
South Sumter Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
773 Nw 10th Ave
Webster, FL 33597
(352) 793-2232
Grades: 6-8
| 897 students
Rank: #33.
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2680 Wc 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: #44.
South Sumter High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
706 N Main St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3131
Grades: 7-12
| 1,045 students
Rank: #55.
Wildwood Middle/ High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Huey St
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-1314
Grades: 6-12
| 843 students
Rank: #66.
Sumter Prep Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Cleveland Ave
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-1510
Grades: 1-12
| 94 students
Rank: #77.
Sumter Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2680 Wc 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sumter County, FL

Sumter County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
407 St Clair St
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-5777
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
104 N Warfield Ave
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-2081
Grades: PK
| 73 students
1425 Cr 526a
Sumterville, FL 33585
(352) 793-5719
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Cleveland St
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-1510
Grades: PK
| 69 students
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
2680 West County Road 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
251 Buffalo Trail
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-3777
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
450 Village Campus Circle
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-0044
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
West Street School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
709 N West St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 568-1113
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sumter County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sumter County, FL include Villages Charter School, South Sumter Middle School and Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public middle schools are located in Sumter County?
8 public middle schools are located in Sumter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County?
Sumter County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sumter County are often viewed compared to one another?

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