Hull-Hawkins House · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Live Oak’s public schools score below 58% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Live Oak, 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.
Live Oak’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 420 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Live Oak’s, its schools beat 32%, lower than their 42% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 46% of tested students were proficient in reading and 48% 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 $11,896 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Suwannee Middle School, then Suwannee High School. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Westwood Christian School (private) is in town. Suwannee Virtual School, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. 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 Live Oak’s grade
C+: better than 42% of Florida school districts, #493 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 Live Oak, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Live Oak · depends on your address
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 901 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Suwannee Pineview Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 658 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 615 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Live Oak · depends on your address
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 901 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Suwannee Pineview Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 658 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 615 students · 17:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Live Oak · depends on your address
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 901 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Suwannee Pineview Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 658 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 615 students · 17:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Live Oak · depends on your address
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 901 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Suwannee Pineview Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 658 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 615 students · 17:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Live Oak · depends on your address
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 901 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Suwannee Pineview Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 658 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 615 students · 17:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Live Oak · depends on your address
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 901 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Suwannee Pineview Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 658 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 615 students · 17:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Live Oak · depends on your address
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 901 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Suwannee Pineview Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 658 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 615 students · 17:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Live Oak
Suwannee Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 971 students · 21:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Live Oak
Suwannee Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 971 students · 21:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Live Oak
Suwannee Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 971 students · 21:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Live Oak
Suwannee High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,167 students · 25:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Live Oak
Suwannee High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,167 students · 25:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Live Oak
Suwannee High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,167 students · 25:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Live Oak
Suwannee High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,167 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Live Oak’s public schools are run by Suwannee County School District, which also serves Branford. 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
Live Oak vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Live Oak’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Live Oak | C+ | Suwannee County |
Every school in Live Oak
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).
Left off: 4 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Riveroak Technical College, Suwannee Virtual Instruction Program, Community Base Service Students and Suwannee Virtual Franchise).
Questions about Live Oak’s schools
Are Live Oak’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Live Oak children attend score below 58% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #493 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 32%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Live Oak in?
Suwannee County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 6,004 students in 10 schools (2024–25).
Where do Live Oak kids go to high school?
Suwannee High School, with 1,167 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Live Oak’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Suwannee County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Live Oak spend per student?
$11,896 in Suwannee County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Live Oak?
Yes: Westwood Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 254 students).
Parents talk
What Live Oak families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Live Oak → 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.