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Suwannee County Schools: Suwannee High School welcomed most students in 2023-24 school year

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FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

Suwannee High School had the highest enrollment among Suwannee County schools, welcoming 1,202 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 52% of Suwannee High School’s total enrollment.

Suwannee High School is part of the Suwannee County School District, which generally encompasses schools within Suwannee County with its main office in Live Oak.

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.

Enrollment in Suwannee County Over 5 Years

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Enrollment in Suwannee County Schools During 2023-24 School Year

SchoolCity (main office)Total Enrollment
Suwannee High SchoolLive Oak1,202
Suwannee Middle SchoolLive Oak947
Suwannee Riverside Elementary SchoolLive Oak867
Branford High SchoolBranford782
Branford Elementary SchoolBranford729
Suwannee Pineview Elementary SchoolLive Oak676
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary SchoolLive Oak619
Suwannee Virtual SchoolLive Oak71
Suwannee Opportunity SchoolLive Oak56
Community Base Service StudentsLive Oak19

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