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Leon County Education: 32,212 students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

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FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

There were 32,212 students enrolled in Leon County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 1.1% less than the previous year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Data showed that Black students made up 42.1% of the student body, the biggest percentage in Leon County schools, followed by 37.4% of white students, 9.9% of Hispanic students and 6% of multiracial students.

Leon High School registered the highest enrollment among Leon County's 54 schools in the 2022-23 academic year, welcoming 1,935 students.

In 2022, Florida had more than 2.8 million students enrolled in a total of 4,202 schools. There were 163,558 teachers in the public schools, or roughly one teacher for every 17 students, compared to the national average of 1:16.

Private school enrollment increased by more than 51,000 students in the 2021-22 school year, which was a notable rebound after the pandemic. In total, there were 416,084 students enrolled, marking the highest enrollment in private schools reported by the Florida Department of Education in 30 years.

According to WalletHub's analysis, Florida is ranked ninth out of 50 states in terms of its public school quality and safety.

Enrollment in Leon County Over 6 Years
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Enrollment in Leon County Schools Compared to Previous Year
School nameTotal Enrollment in 2021-22Total Enrollment in 2022-23% Change
Leon High School1,9441,935-0.5
Lawton Chiles High School2,0211,900-6
Florida State University School1,8251,8752.7
Lincoln High School1,8101,8612.8
James Rickards High School1,5871,581-0.4
Amos P. Godby High School1,4231,4441.5
William J. Montford III Middle School9179210.4
Deerlake Middle School942894-5.1
Roberts Elementary School8358704.2
Gilchrist Elementary School8318644
Raa Middle School7968557.4
Hawks Rise Elementary School7798053.3
Killearn Lakes Elementary School7767770.1
Swift Creek Middle School7277726.2
Elizabeth Cobb Middle School777769-1
Kate Sullivan Elementary School7107596.9
Fairview Middle School7437470.5
Buck Lake Elementary School7177301.8
J. Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood693657-5.2
Desoto Trail Elementary School657654-0.5
Canopy Oaks Elementary School6276402.1
Fort Braden School670636-5.1
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School6166210.8
R. Frank Nims Middle School51860917.6
W. T. Moore Elementary School5605793.4
Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences5565682.2
Apalachee Elementary School5405440.7
Bond Elementary School5345360.4
Griffin Middle School592532-10.1
John G. Riley Elementary School4865288.6
Astoria Park Elementary School5215271.2
Tallahassee Classical School534525-1.7
Sabal Palm Elementary School4604927
Woodville School4604927
Ruediger Elementary School4434849.3
Chaires Elementary School4504796.4
The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville4524571.1
The School of Arts & Sciences Centre4114478.8
Springwood Elementary School464423-8.8
Oak Ridge Elementary School3844199.1
Sealey Elementary School436405-7.1
Sail3653845.2
Pineview Elementary School3543622.3
Governor's Charter School399319-20.1
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School339309-8.8
Success Academy at Ghazvini Learning Center255226-11.4
Leon County Virtual School Franchise701159-77.3
Gretchen Everhart School1011054
Pace Center for Girls59648.5
PreK325159.4
Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center1639143.8
Heritage Trails Community School6612-81.8
Leon County Juvenile Detention Center3410-70.6

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Hospital HomeboundOak Ridge Elementary SchoolAstoria Park Elementary SchoolPrekLeon High SchoolApalachee Elementary SchoolWilliam J. Montford Iii Middle SchoolBuck Lake Elementary SchoolElizabeth Cobb Middle SchoolKillearn Lakes Elementary SchoolGovernor's Charter SchoolFrank Hartsfield Elementary SchoolGilchrist Elementary SchoolSealey Elementary SchoolJ. Michael Conley Elementary School at SouthwoodSecond Chance At Ghazvini Learning CenterBond Elementary SchoolTallahassee Classical School CharterWoodville Elementary SchoolHawks Rise Elementary SchoolDesoto Trail Elementary SchoolJohn G. Riley Elementary SchoolTallahassee School of Math and ScienceFairview Middle SchoolSabal Palm Elementary SchoolFlorida Department of EducationSail High SchoolRuediger Elementary SchoolLawton Chiles High SchoolLincoln High SchoolPace Center for GirlsLeon County Virtual School FranchiseW. T. Moore Elementary SchoolSuccess Academy At Ghazvini Learning CenterSwift Creek Middle SchoolDeerlake Middle SchoolFlorida A&M University Lab School DistrictJames Rickards High SchoolPineview Elementary SchoolGretchen Everhart SchoolChaires Elementary SchoolLeon Co. Juvenile Detention CenterCanopy Oaks Elementary SchoolAmos P. Godby High SchoolRaa Middle SchoolGriffin Middle SchoolFort Braden SchoolKate Sullivan Elementary SchoolFlorida State University SchoolSpringwood Elementary SchoolR. Frank Nims Middle SchoolThe School of Arts and Science CentreRoberts Elementary School

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