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28 schools in CITRUS

Florida · 15,594 students · 7 cities

CITRUS's public-school footprint covers 28 schools with combined enrollment of about 15,594 students, averaging 557 per school.

4-year change in CITRUS

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
15,531
+118 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
25
+1 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How CITRUS ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn FloridaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
51.9%#42 of 63N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
15,594#33 of 70#534 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
26#32 of 70N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
17.2:1#25 of 70#7,238 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
48.3%#34 of 70#4,397 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
41.6%#59 of 68#3,844 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside CITRUS

State test results across the district's 19 scored schools run from ACADEMY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE at 72.0% proficient to CITRUS HIGH SCHOOL at 43.9%, a gap of 28.1 points. That is the 43rd widest gap among 62 Florida districts with four or more scored schools.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About CITRUS

Across 28 schools, CITRUS enrolls about 15,594 students in Florida. By footprint it is a low-population district.

Looking at the level breakdown, CITRUS comprises 11 elementary, 4 middle, 8 high schools, and 5 combined or other.

Per-school enrollment averages around 557 in this district, lower than the Florida typical of 705.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 15,413 students in SY 2020-21 versus 15,531 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, CITRUS added 1 school, going from 24 to 25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for CITRUS discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in CITRUS?
CITRUS operates 28 public K-12 schools in Florida, serving approximately 15,594 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in CITRUS?
CITRUS includes 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 8 high schools, and 5 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in CITRUS?
LECANTO HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in CITRUS by enrollment, with approximately 1,735 students.
What grade levels does CITRUS serve?
CITRUS serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 28 schools.
What cities does CITRUS serve?
CITRUS operates schools in Lecanto, Inverness, Crystal River, Citrus Springs, Hernando, Homosassa, and 1 other communities across Florida.
Are there charter schools in CITRUS?
1 of the 28 schools listed under CITRUS are charter schools.