DeSoto County School District, Florida
DeSoto County School District is a unified school district in DeSoto County, Florida, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 35,386 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 637 sq mi (1,649 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 35,386
- Grades
- Pre-K to 12
- Type
- Unified school district
- County
- DeSoto County
- Land area
- 637 sq mi (1,649 km²)
- Median household income
- $54,417 ± $3,888
- Median home value
- $174,100 ± $12,130
- Water area
- 2.41 sq mi (6.24 km²)
- State
- Florida
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1200420
- Coordinates (central point)
- 27.190581, -81.806253
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in DeSoto County School District, largest first
- Arcadia (city)7,707 people
- Southeast Arcadia (CDP)7,555 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering unified school districts, nearest first
- Hardee County School District21 mi north
- Charlotte County School District23 mi southwest
- Highlands County School District30 mi east
- Sarasota County School District38 mi west
- Manatee County School District41 mi northwest
These share a boundary with DeSoto County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.
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