Sumter County School District, Florida

Sumter County School District is a unified school district in Sumter County, Florida, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 143,408 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 557 sq mi (1,443 km²) of land.

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Sumter County School District in Florida
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
143,408
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Sumter County
Land area
557 sq mi (1,443 km²)
Median household income
$76,508 ± $3,168
Median home value
$385,400 ± $9,118
Water area
22.7 sq mi (58.8 km²)
State
Florida
Census code (GEOID)
1201800
Coordinates (central point)
28.713093, -82.069492

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 Sumter County School District, largest first

  1. The Villages (CDP)83,498 people
  2. Wildwood (city)17,608 people
  3. Lake Panasoffkee (CDP)4,768 people
  4. Bushnell (city)3,187 people
  5. Webster (city)1,574 people
  6. Center Hill (city)1,304 people
  7. Coleman (city)705 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

  1. Lake County School District22 mi east
  2. Hernando County School District30 mi west
  3. Citrus County School District33 mi west
  4. Marion County School District34 mi north
  5. Pasco County School District39 mi southwest
  6. Polk County School District57 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Sumter County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Sumter County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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