Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 3.0Black Diamond’s public schools score below 67% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Black Diamond, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Black Diamond’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 353 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Black Diamond’s, its schools beat 7%, lower than their 33% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 48% of tested students were proficient in reading and 47% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,807 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
11 elementary schools, then four middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Black Diamond’s grade
C: better than 33% of Florida school districts. Both inputs trail the Florida average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Black Diamond, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Black Diamond · depends on your address
Lecanto High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,735 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Lecanto
Citrus High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,465 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Inverness
Crystal River High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,293 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Crystal River
10th grade in Black Diamond · depends on your address
Lecanto High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,735 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Lecanto
Citrus High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,465 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Inverness
Crystal River High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,293 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Crystal River
11th grade in Black Diamond · depends on your address
Lecanto High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,735 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Lecanto
Citrus High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,465 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Inverness
Crystal River High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,293 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Crystal River
12th grade in Black Diamond · depends on your address
Lecanto High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,735 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Lecanto
Citrus High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,465 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Inverness
Crystal River High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,293 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Crystal River
Black Diamond’s public schools are run by Citrus County School District, which also serves Crystal River and Inverness. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Black Diamond vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Black Diamond’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Black Diamond | C | Citrus County |
Every school in Black Diamond
18 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Black Diamond’s schools
Are Black Diamond’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Black Diamond children attend score below 67% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 7%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Black Diamond in?
Citrus County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 15,531 students in 25 schools (2024–25).
Where do Black Diamond kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Lecanto High School, Citrus High School and Crystal River High School.
What is Black Diamond’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Citrus County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Black Diamond spend per student?
$11,807 in Citrus County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Black Diamond families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.