Casa Caprona · Photo: SebasTorrente · CC BY-SA 3.0Fort Pierce North’s public schools score below 54% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
44% of students in Fort Pierce North’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Fort Pierce North, 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 94% 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.
Fort Pierce North’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 130 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Fort Pierce North’s, its schools beat 58%, higher than their 46% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 47% of tested students were proficient in reading and 44% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,594 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then 15 middle and six high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 18% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Destined for Greatness Christian Academy (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 Fort Pierce North’s grade
B−: better than 46% of Florida school districts, #451 of 638 Florida towns. Graduation is above the Florida average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Fort Pierce North, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Fort Pierce North
Frances K. Sweet Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 439 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Fort Pierce
Kindergarten in Fort Pierce North
Frances K. Sweet Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 439 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Fort Pierce
1st grade in Fort Pierce North
Frances K. Sweet Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 439 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Fort Pierce
2nd grade in Fort Pierce North
Frances K. Sweet Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 439 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Fort Pierce
3rd grade in Fort Pierce North
Frances K. Sweet Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 439 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Fort Pierce
4th grade in Fort Pierce North
Frances K. Sweet Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 439 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Fort Pierce
5th grade in Fort Pierce North
Frances K. Sweet Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 439 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce North’s public schools are run by St. Lucie County School District, which also serves Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie and St. Lucie Village. 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.
Well below the state in reading
Fort Pierce North vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Fort Pierce North’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce North | B− | St. Lucie County |
| Fort Pierce | B− | St. Lucie County |
| St. Lucie Village | — | St. Lucie County |
All 2 neighbors share St. Lucie County with Fort Pierce North, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Fort Pierce North
22 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 Fort Pierce North’s schools
Are Fort Pierce North’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Fort Pierce North children attend score below 54% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #451 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 58%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Fort Pierce North in?
St. Lucie County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 49,308 students in 53 schools (2024–25).
Where do Fort Pierce North kids go to high school?
One of 6 high schools, depending on your address: Fort Pierce Central High School, Treasure Coast High School, ST. Lucie West Centennial High, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet, Port ST. Lucie High School and Lincoln Park Academy.
What is Fort Pierce North’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in St. Lucie County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Fort Pierce North spend per student?
$12,594 in St. Lucie County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Fort Pierce North?
Yes: Destined for Greatness Christian Academy (religious, grades K–8, 50 students).
Parents talk
What Fort Pierce North families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Fort Pierce North → 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.