Turkey Creek High School, Historic · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Plant City’s public schools score below 57% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Plant City, 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 96% 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.
Plant City’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 461 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Plant City’s, its schools beat 26%, lower than their 43% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 51% of tested students were proficient in reading and 52% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,431 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Advantage Academy of Hillsborough and Faith Christian Academy of Plant City (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 Plant City’s grade
C+: better than 43% of Florida school districts, #460 of 638 Florida towns. Both inputs trail the Florida average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Plant City, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Plant City · depends on your address
Tomlin Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,340 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Marshall Middle Magnet School
Grades 6–8 · 1,066 students · 20:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Plant City · depends on your address
Tomlin Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,340 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Marshall Middle Magnet School
Grades 6–8 · 1,066 students · 20:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Plant City · depends on your address
Tomlin Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,340 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Marshall Middle Magnet School
Grades 6–8 · 1,066 students · 20:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Plant City
Plant City High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,572 students · 24:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Plant City
Plant City High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,572 students · 24:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Plant City
Plant City High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,572 students · 24:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Plant City
Plant City High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,572 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Plant City’s public schools are run by Hillsborough County School District, which also serves Tampa and Temple Terrace. 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
Plant City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Plant City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Plant City | C+ | Hillsborough County |
| Lakeland | D | Polk County |
Every school in Plant City
13 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 (Plant City Career Center).
Questions about Plant City’s schools
Are Plant City’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Plant City children attend score below 57% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #460 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 26%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Plant City in?
Hillsborough County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 218,958 students in 287 schools (2024–25).
Where do Plant City kids go to high school?
Plant City High School, with 2,572 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Plant City’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Hillsborough County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Plant City spend per student?
$11,431 in Hillsborough County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Plant City?
Yes: Faith Christian Academy of Plant City (religious, grades PK–12, 201 students). Plant City also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Plant City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Plant City → 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.