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Suwannee County

Florida · Public K-12

Suwannee County's school count of 13 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 6,004 students inside Florida, around 13% of the county population. That works out to 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Suwannee County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,004
-123 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
-3 (-23%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
58%
was 62%
% Hispanic
25%
was 18%
% Black
12%
was 15%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
13
1 districts
Enrollment
6,004
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,658
Below Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.3%
Above Florida avg
Elementary
4
2,886 students
Middle
1
971 students
High
3
1,966 students
Combined / other
5
181 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
SUWANNEE
6,004 students · 1 district in Suwannee County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Suwannee 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
74%
Hispanic
12%
Black
10%
Asian
1%
Two or more
12%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
58%
Hispanic
25%
Black
12%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.3%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.9% under 18

Test scores in Suwannee County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.

See all 8 schools in Suwannee County ranked by score →

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SUWANNEE HIGH SCHOOLLive OakHigh09-121,167·
SUWANNEE MIDDLE SCHOOLLive OakMiddle06-08971·
SUWANNEE RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARYLive OakElementaryPK-05901·
BRANFORD HIGH SCHOOLBranfordHigh06-12799·
BRANFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBranfordElementaryPK-05712·
SUWANNEE PINEVIEW ELEMENTARYLive OakElementaryPK-05658·
SUWANNEE SPRINGCREST ELEMENTARYLive OakElementaryPK-05615·
SUWANNEE VIRTUAL SCHOOLLive OakCombinedKG-1298·
SUWANNEE OPPORTUNITY SCHOOLLive OakCombined01-1266·
COMMUNITY BASE SERVICE STUDENTSLive OakCombinedKG-1217·
RIVEROAK TECHNICAL COLLEGELive OakHigh09-120·
SUWANNEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISELive OakCombinedKG-120·
SUWANNEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMLive OakCombinedKG-120·

Cities in Suwannee County

Live Oak11 schoolsBranford2 schools

About Suwannee County

Suwannee County is a sparse Florida county of about 45,342 residents, home to 13 public schools and roughly 6,004 students.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $56,658, about 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 17% below the Florida median.

On the school-mix side, Suwannee County consists of 4 elementary schools (2,886 students), 1 middle school (971), 3 high schools (1,966), and 5 combined or other schools.

SUWANNEE dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 6,004 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Suwannee County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,127 students to 6,004. Suwannee County now counts 10 public schools, down from 13 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 18% to 25%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Suwannee County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Suwannee County?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Suwannee County, Florida, with a combined enrollment of about 6,004.
How many high schools are in Suwannee County?
Suwannee County, Florida has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,966 students.
How many middle schools are in Suwannee County?
Suwannee County, Florida has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 971 students.
How many elementary schools are in Suwannee County?
Suwannee County, Florida has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,886 students.
What is the largest school district in Suwannee County?
SUWANNEE is the largest school district in Suwannee County, serving approximately 6,004 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Suwannee County?
Suwannee County has roughly 45,342 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Suwannee County?
Median household income in Suwannee County is $56,658, below the Florida average of $68,377. About 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Suwannee County?
Approximately 16.6% of adults 25 and older in Suwannee County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Suwannee County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 56.3% of students in Suwannee 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 Suwannee County schools?
Across Suwannee County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 20.0 to 1.

Suwannee County school rankings

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