Photo: The College of Central Florida · CC BY-SA 4.0Lecanto’s public schools score below 67% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Lecanto, 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.
Lecanto’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 380 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lecanto’s, its schools beat 23%, 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 Lecanto Middle School, then Lecanto High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Seven Rivers Christian School (private) and Pope John Paul II Catholic School (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 Lecanto’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 Lecanto, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Lecanto
Lecanto Primary School
Grades PK–5 · 816 students · 19:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Lecanto
Lecanto Primary School
Grades PK–5 · 816 students · 19:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Lecanto
Lecanto Primary School
Grades PK–5 · 816 students · 19:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Lecanto
Lecanto Primary School
Grades PK–5 · 816 students · 19:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Lecanto
Lecanto Primary School
Grades PK–5 · 816 students · 19:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Lecanto
Lecanto Primary School
Grades PK–5 · 816 students · 19:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Lecanto
Lecanto Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 786 students · 19:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Lecanto
Lecanto Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 786 students · 19:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Lecanto
Lecanto Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 786 students · 19:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Lecanto
Lecanto High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,735 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Lecanto
Lecanto High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,735 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Lecanto
Lecanto High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,735 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Lecanto
Lecanto High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,735 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Lecanto’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
Lecanto vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Lecanto’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lecanto | C | Citrus County |
Every school in Lecanto
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).
Questions about Lecanto’s schools
Are Lecanto’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Lecanto 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 23%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lecanto in?
Citrus County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 15,531 students in 25 schools (2024–25).
Where do Lecanto kids go to high school?
Lecanto High School, with 1,735 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Lecanto’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 Lecanto 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 Lecanto?
Yes: Seven Rivers Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 657 students) and Pope John Paul II Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 228 students).
Parents talk
What Lecanto families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Lecanto → 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.