Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 3.0Crystal River’s public schools score below 67% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Crystal River, 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.
Crystal River’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 344 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Crystal River’s, its schools beat 24%, 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 ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Crystal River Middle School, then Crystal River High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
West Coast Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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 Crystal River’s grade
C: better than 33% of Florida school districts, #542 of 638 Florida towns. 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 Crystal River, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Crystal River
Crystal River Primary School
Grades PK–5 · 644 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Crystal River
Crystal River Primary School
Grades PK–5 · 644 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Crystal River
Crystal River Primary School
Grades PK–5 · 644 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Crystal River
Crystal River Primary School
Grades PK–5 · 644 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Crystal River
Crystal River Primary School
Grades PK–5 · 644 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Crystal River
Crystal River Primary School
Grades PK–5 · 644 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Crystal River
Crystal River Primary School
Grades PK–5 · 644 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Crystal River
Crystal River Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 906 students · 18:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Crystal River
Crystal River Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 906 students · 18:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Crystal River
Crystal River Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 906 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Crystal River
Crystal River High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,293 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Crystal River
Crystal River High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,293 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Crystal River
Crystal River High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,293 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Crystal River
Crystal River High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,293 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Crystal River’s public schools are run by Citrus County School District, which also serves 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
Crystal River vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Crystal River’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal River | C | Citrus County |
Every school in Crystal River
4 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 Crystal River’s schools
Are Crystal River’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Crystal River children attend score below 67% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #542 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 24%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Crystal River in?
Citrus County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 15,531 students in 25 schools (2024–25).
Where do Crystal River kids go to high school?
Crystal River High School, with 1,293 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Crystal River’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 Crystal River spend per student?
$11,807 in Citrus County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Crystal River?
Yes: West Coast Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 61 students).
Parents talk
What Crystal River families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Crystal River → They have their own page.
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.