For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 15,531 students in Citrus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Citrus School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
26 Schools
4,211 Schools
# Students
15,531 Students
2,856,324 Students
# Teachers
903 Teachers
155,065 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Citrus School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
38%
% Black
4%
21%
% White
75%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,003 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,026. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,103 is less than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$171 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$172 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,003
$12,026
Spending / Student
$11,103
$11,677
Best Citrus School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Environmental Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12695 W Fort Island Trl
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-8793
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-8793
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Rock Crusher Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
814 S Rock Crusher Rd
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 795-2010
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 795-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Forest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2927 N Forest Ridge Blvd
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 527-1808
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 527-1808
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Homosassa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10935 W Yulee Dr
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 628-2953
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 628-2953
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 Pleasant Grove Rd
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 637-4400
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 637-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Lecanto Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3800 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2050
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Hernando Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2975 E Trailblazer Ln
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 726-1833
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 726-1833
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Floral City Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8457 E Marvin St
Floral City, FL 34436
(352) 726-1554
Floral City, FL 34436
(352) 726-1554
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Crystal River Primary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8624 W Crystal St
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2211
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Citrus Springs Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 W Citrus Springs Blvd
Dunnellon, FL 34434
(352) 344-2244
Dunnellon, FL 34434
(352) 344-2244
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Inverness Primary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 S Line Ave
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2632
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2632
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Lecanto Primary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3790 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2220
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2220
Gr: PK-5 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Central Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 W Citrus Springs Blvd
Dunnellon, FL 34434
(352) 344-3833
Dunnellon, FL 34434
(352) 344-3833
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Camp E-nini Hassee
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7027 E Stagecoach Tr
Floral City, FL 34436
(888) 726-3883
Floral City, FL 34436
(888) 726-3883
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Citrus Springs Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3570 W Century Blvd
Dunnellon, FL 34433
(352) 344-4079
Dunnellon, FL 34433
(352) 344-4079
Gr: PK-5 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
Crystal River Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
344 Ne Crystal St
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2116
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2116
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1717.
Inverness Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Highway 41 N
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1471
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1471
Gr: 6-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1818.
Citrus Eschool
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1919.
Lecanto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3810 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2334
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2334
Gr: 9-12 | 1,735 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2020.
Citrus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Highland Blvd
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2241
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2241
Gr: 9-12 | 1,465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2121.
Crystal River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3195 Crystal River High Dr
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-4641
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-4641
Gr: 9-12 | 1,293 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2222.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3630 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 464-6520
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 464-6520
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2323.
Crest School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 S Panther Pride Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Srmi Renaissance Center
Alternative School
3630 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-4567
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-4567
Gr: 4-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Withlacoochee Technical College
Vocational School
1201 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Gr: 11-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Citrus School District?
Citrus School District manages 26 public schools serving 15,531 students.
What is the rank of Citrus School District?
Citrus School District is ranked #45 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Citrus School District?
75% of Citrus School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Citrus School District?
Citrus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Citrus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,103 is less than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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