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Levy County

Florida · Public K-12

Levy County reports 15 public K-12 schools and roughly 5,554 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high.

7-year change in Levy County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,554
-22 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
-2 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
63%
was 71%
% Hispanic
18%
was 12%
% Black
12%
was 12%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
15
1 districts
Enrollment
5,554
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,750
Below Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.8%
Above Florida avg
Elementary
6
2,846 students
Middle
1
84 students
High
4
2,422 students
Combined / other
4
202 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
LEVY
5,554 students · 1 district in Levy County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Levy County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
79%
Hispanic
10%
Black
8%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
63%
Hispanic
17%
Black
12%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
47
19.4% under 18

Test scores in Levy County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.

See all 10 schools in Levy County ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WILLISTON MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOLWillistonHigh06-121,121·
CHIEFLAND MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOLChieflandHigh06-12760·
CHIEFLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLChieflandElementaryPK-05725·
JOYCE M. BULLOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWillistonElementaryPK-02638·
BRONSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBronsonElementaryPK-05586·
BRONSON MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOLBronsonHigh06-12537·
WILLISTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWillistonElementary03-05515·
YANKEETOWN SCHOOLYankeetownElementaryPK-08250·
CEDAR KEY HIGH SCHOOLCedar KeyCombinedPK-12202·
WHISPERING WINDS CHARTER SCHOOLChieflandElementaryPK-05132·
NATURE COAST MIDDLE SCHOOLChieflandMiddle06-0884·
LEVY VIRTUAL FRANCHISEBronsonHigh06-124·
JAIL SERVICESBronsonCombinedPK-120·
LEVY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMBronsonCombinedKG-120·
LEVY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)BronsonCombinedKG-120·

Cities in Levy County

Bronson6 schoolsChiefland4 schoolsWilliston3 schoolsCedar Key1 schoolYankeetown1 school

About Levy County

Levy County is a low-population county of about 45,391 residents in Florida. Its public-school system serves approximately 5,554 students across 15 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $56,750 a year, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 14%. That income level is 17% lower than the Florida median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Levy County is built around 6 elementary schools (2,846 students), 1 middle school (84), 4 high schools (2,422), and 4 combined or other schools.

LEVY is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 5,554 students across Levy County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 5,576 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,554 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Levy County shed 2 schools, going from 14 to 12. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 71% to 63%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Levy County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Levy County?
Levy County, Florida has 15 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,554 students.
How many high schools are in Levy County?
Levy County, Florida has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 2,422 students.
How many middle schools are in Levy County?
Levy County, Florida has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 84 students.
How many elementary schools are in Levy County?
Levy County, Florida has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,846 students.
What is the largest school district in Levy County?
LEVY is the largest school district in Levy County, serving approximately 5,554 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Levy County?
Levy County, Florida has a population of approximately 45,391, with a median age of 47. About 19.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Levy County?
Median household income in Levy County is $56,750, below the Florida average of $68,377. About 13.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Levy County?
Approximately 16.5% of adults 25 and older in Levy County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Levy County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 59.8% of students in Levy County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Florida county average of 51.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Levy County schools?
Across Levy County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 19.3 to 1.

Levy County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data