Villages Charter School had the highest enrollment among Sumter County schools, welcoming 3,728 students during the 2023-24 academic year, according to the Florida Department of Education.
Data also showed that most of the students were white, representing 66% of Villages Charter School’s total enrollment.
Villages Charter School is part of the Sumter County School District, which generally encompasses schools within Sumter County with its main office in The Villages.
In 2022, Florida had more than 2,8 million students enrolled in a total of 4,202 schools. There were 163,558 teachers in the public schools, or roughly one teacher for every 17 students, compared to the national average of 1:16.
Private school enrolment increased by more than 51,000 students in the 2021-22 school year, which was a notable rebound after the pandemic. In total, there were 416,084 students enrolled, marking the highest enrollment in private schools reported by the Florida Department of Education in 30 years.
According to WalletHub’s analysis, Florida is ranked 9th out of 50 states in terms of its public school quality and safety.
| School | City (main office) | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Villages Charter School | The Villages | 3,728 |
| South Sumter High School | Bushnell | 1,058 |
| South Sumter Middle School | Webster | 879 |
| Webster Elementary School | Webster | 738 |
| Wildwood Middle/ High School | Wildwood | 737 |
| Bushnell Elementary School | Bushnell | 719 |
| Wildwood Elementary School | Wildwood | 658 |
| Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School | Lake Panasoffkee | 589 |
| Sumter Prep Academy | Wildood | 90 |
