Captain Hammond House · Photo: K. Colando · CC BY-SA 3.0White City’s public schools score below 54% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in White City’s districts is 44%, below the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving White 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 94% 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.
White City’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 234 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of White City’s, its schools beat 20%, lower than their 46% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 47% of tested students were proficient in reading and 44% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,594 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then 15 middle and six high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 18% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Synergy School of Tomorrow DBA Synergy Magnet K-12 (private), Liberty Baptist Academy (private) and Sun Grove Montessori 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 White City’s grade
B−: better than 46% of Florida school districts, #451 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 White City, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in White City
White City Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 493 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Fort Pierce
Kindergarten in White City
White City Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 493 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Fort Pierce
1st grade in White City
White City Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 493 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Fort Pierce
2nd grade in White City
White City Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 493 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Fort Pierce
3rd grade in White City
White City Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 493 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Fort Pierce
4th grade in White City
White City Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 493 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Fort Pierce
5th grade in White City
White City Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 493 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Fort Pierce
White City’s public schools are run by St. Lucie County School District, which also serves Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie and St. Lucie Village. 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
White City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share White City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| White City | B− | St. Lucie County |
| Fort Pierce | B− | St. Lucie County |
| Port St. Lucie | B− | St. Lucie County |
All 2 neighbors share St. Lucie County with White City, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in White City
24 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 White City’s schools
Are White City’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools White City children attend score below 54% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #451 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 20%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is White City in?
St. Lucie County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 49,308 students in 53 schools (2024–25).
Where do White City kids go to high school?
One of 6 high schools, depending on your address: Fort Pierce Central High School, Treasure Coast High School, ST. Lucie West Centennial High, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet, Port ST. Lucie High School and Lincoln Park Academy.
What is White City’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in St. Lucie County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does White City spend per student?
$12,594 in St. Lucie County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in White City?
Yes: Synergy School of Tomorrow DBA Synergy Magnet K-12 (religious, grades PK–5, 376 students), Liberty Baptist Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 354 students) and Sun Grove Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 172 students).
Parents talk
What White City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near White 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.