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Schools in Groveland · Lake County School District

Groveland’s public schools outscore 55% of Florida districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Groveland, 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.

#361of 638 Florida townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
49%
▼ 3 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Math proficiency
51%
▼ 1 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90%
▲ 2 pts vs FL 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$11.3K
▼ 13% vs FL $13.0K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.5
FL 18.0 · smaller classes
Schools in town
8
3,805 students on the public path
In brief

Groveland’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 326 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Groveland’s, its schools beat 31%, lower than their 55% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 49% of tested students were proficient in reading and 51% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,288 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 Gray Middle School, then South Lake High School. Enrollment is up 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Integrity Christian Academy (private), Praise Temple Christian Academy (private), Hope Preparatory Academy (private), The Key to Learning (private) and Believers Christian Academy (private) are 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Groveland’s grade

C+ Test scoresB Graduation

B: better than 55% of Florida school districts, #361 of 638 Florida towns. Graduation is above the Florida average; test scores are below it.

Florida school districts we grade (76)Better than 55%
Lower resultsHigher results
Florida towns with similar household incomes (326)Better than 31%
B−BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 25,973 test results and a graduating class of 3,267 could put Groveland anywhere from B− to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Groveland’s students in the tested grades sat them (25,001 in math, 26,945 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Groveland, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Groveland Elementary SchoolLake County School DistrictC−
6–8Gray Middle SchoolLake County School DistrictB−
9–12South Lake High SchoolLake County School DistrictC

Groveland’s public schools are run by Lake County School District. 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.

Lake County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 58 schools · 47,340 students, up 12% since 2020–21 · 17.5 per teacher (FL 18.0)
$11,288FL $13,006 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading49%
State average 52.1% · 26945 students tested
Math51%
State average 52.2% · 25001 students tested

Groveland vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Groveland’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GrovelandBLake County
MascotteBLake County
LeesburgBLake County
ClermontBLake County

All 3 neighbors share Lake County with Groveland, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Groveland

8 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).

District schools in Grovelandby address
Groveland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C−
683 students14:1Rate it →
Gray Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B−
985 students18:1Rate it →
South Lake High School
High · Grades 9–12
C
2,137 students21:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Integrity Christian Academy
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
204 students23:1Rate it →
Praise Temple Christian Academy
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
190 students10:1Rate it →
Hope Preparatory Academy
Grades K–12
Private · Religious
166 students11:1Rate it →
The Key to Learning
Grades K–12 · Clermont
Private · Religious
150 students7:1Rate it →
Believers Christian Academy
Grades K–12 · Clermont
Private · Religious
29 students10:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Cherry Lake Preparatory Academy).

Questions about Groveland’s schools

Are Groveland’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools Groveland children attend outscore 55% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #361 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 31%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Groveland in?

Lake County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 47,340 students in 58 schools (2024–25).

Where do Groveland kids go to high school?

South Lake High School, with 2,137 students; its own test results earn a C.

What is Groveland’s graduation rate?

90% of the class of 2023 in Lake County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.

How much does Groveland spend per student?

$11,288 in Lake County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Groveland?

Yes: Integrity Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 204 students), Praise Temple Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 190 students), Hope Preparatory Academy (religious, grades K–12, 166 students), The Key to Learning (religious, grades K–12, 150 students) and Believers Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 29 students).

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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.