| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County School District | Astor | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 47,452 | 61 | PK–12 | 24 |
| Marion County School District | Umatilla | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 44,493 | 63 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lake County compares
Together they enroll 91,945 students across 124 schools. The largest is Lake County School District with 47,452 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Florida average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Lake County, Florida
Lake County has 2 public school districts covering 25 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lake County is Lake County School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (FAST 2024), ranked against all districts in Florida. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lake County, FL?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Lake County, FL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lake County, FL?
Of the districts serving Lake County, Lake County School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 41st percentile among Florida school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Florida reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Florida and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Florida only, never across state lines.