Photo: The original uploader was Baylink at English Wikipedia.. Copyright 2005 Jay R. Ashworth. · CC BY-SA 3.0Largo’s public schools outscore 58% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Largo, 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 95% 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.
Largo’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 443 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Largo’s, its schools beat 49%, lower than their 58% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 51% and math 54% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,166 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Largo Middle School, then Largo High School. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Pinellas Preparatory Academy, Plato Seminole, Pinellas Academy of Math and Science, Indian Rocks Christian School (private), St. Pauls School (private), St. Patrick Catholic School (private), American Collegiate Academy (private), Tampa Bay International School (private), The Movement School (private) and Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf (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.
What’s behind Largo’s grade
B: better than 58% of Florida school districts, #333 of 638 Florida towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Florida average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Largo, with each school’s own grade.
10th grade in Largo
Largo High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,058 students · 21:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Largo
Largo High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,058 students · 21:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Largo
Largo High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,058 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Largo’s public schools are run by Pinellas 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.
Close to the state in reading
Largo vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Largo’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Largo | B | Pinellas County |
| Belleair Bluffs | B | Pinellas County |
| Clearwater | B | Pinellas County |
| Pinellas Park | B | Pinellas County |
| Belleair | B | Pinellas County |
| Indian Rocks Beach | B | Pinellas County |
All 5 neighbors share Pinellas County with Largo, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Largo
20 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Strive Academy). 1 duplicate private-school records merged.
Questions about Largo’s schools
Are Largo’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools Largo children attend outscore 58% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #333 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 49%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Largo in?
Pinellas County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 87,876 students in 150 schools (2024–25).
Where do Largo kids go to high school?
Largo High School, with 2,058 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Largo’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Pinellas County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Largo spend per student?
$13,166 in Pinellas County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Largo?
Yes: Indian Rocks Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 1,161 students), St. Pauls School (religious, grades PK–8, 412 students), St. Patrick Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 233 students), American Collegiate Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 144 students), Tampa Bay International School (religious, grades K–6, 33 students), The Movement School (special education, grades 4–11, 11 students) and Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf (nonsectarian, grades K–1, 4 students). Largo also has 3 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Largo families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Largo → 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.