West Lealman’s public schools outscore 58% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving West Lealman, 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.
West Lealman’s schools, in brief
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 ↓
One elementary school, then 22 middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Northside Christian School (private) is 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 West Lealman’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 West Lealman, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in West Lealman
Blanton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 427 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in St Petersburg
Kindergarten in West Lealman
Blanton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 427 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in St Petersburg
1st grade in West Lealman
Blanton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 427 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in St Petersburg
2nd grade in West Lealman
Blanton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 427 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in St Petersburg
3rd grade in West Lealman
Blanton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 427 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in St Petersburg
4th grade in West Lealman
Blanton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 427 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in St Petersburg
5th grade in West Lealman
Blanton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 427 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in St Petersburg
9th grade in West Lealman
Dixie M. Hollins High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,934 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Kenneth City
10th grade in West Lealman
Dixie M. Hollins High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,934 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Kenneth City
11th grade in West Lealman
Dixie M. Hollins High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,934 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Kenneth City
12th grade in West Lealman
Dixie M. Hollins High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,934 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Kenneth City
West Lealman’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
West Lealman vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share West Lealman’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| West Lealman | B | Pinellas County |
| Kenneth City | B | Pinellas County |
| Pinellas Park | B | Pinellas County |
| St. Petersburg | B | Pinellas County |
| Seminole | B | Pinellas County |
All 4 neighbors share Pinellas County with West Lealman, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in West Lealman
25 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 West Lealman’s schools
Are West Lealman’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools West Lealman 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 58%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is West Lealman in?
Pinellas County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 87,876 students in 150 schools (2024–25).
Where do West Lealman kids go to high school?
Dixie M. Hollins High School in Kenneth City, with 1,934 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is West Lealman’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 West Lealman 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 West Lealman?
Yes: Northside Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 893 students).
Parents talk
What West Lealman families are saying about school.
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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.