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Leon County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2023-24 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

Lawton Chiles High School had the highest enrollment among Leon County schools, welcoming 1,928 students during the 2023-24 academic year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Data also showed that most of the students were white, representing 70% of Lawton Chiles High School’s total enrollment.

Lawton Chiles High School is part of the Leon County Schools District, which generally encompasses schools within Leon County with its main office in Tallahassee.

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 enrolment 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 9th out of 50 states in terms of its public school quality and safety.

Enrollment in Leon County Over 5 Years

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Enrollment in Leon County Schools During 2023-24 School Year

SchoolCity (main office)Total Enrollment
Lawton Chiles High SchoolTallahassee1,928
Leon High SchoolTallahassee1,923
Florida State University SchoolTallahassee1,871
Lincoln High SchoolTallahassee1,860
James Rickards High SchoolTallahassee1,575
Amos P. Godby High SchoolTallahassee1,396
William J. Montford III Middle SchoolTallahassee934
Gilchrist Elementary SchoolTallahassee891
Deerlake Middle SchoolTallahassee879
Raa Middle SchoolTallahassee871
Roberts Elementary SchoolTallahassee844
Hawks Rise Elementary SchoolTallahassee800
Swift Creek Middle SchoolTallahassee781
Killearn Lakes Elementary SchoolTallahassee758
Kate Sullivan Elementary SchoolTallahassee744
Fairview Middle SchoolTallahassee731
Buck Lake Elementary SchoolTallahassee728
J. Michael Conley Elementary School at SouthwoodTallahassee708
Fort Braden SchoolTallahassee693
Elizabeth Cobb Middle SchoolTallahassee680
Desoto Trail Elementary SchoolTallahassee659
Canopy Oaks Elementary SchoolTallahassee624
Tallahassee School of Math & SciencesTallahassee589
Bond Elementary SchoolTallahassee576
John G. Riley Elementary SchoolTallahassee571
Florida A&m University Developmental Research SchoolTallahassee569
R. Frank Nims Middle SchoolTallahassee564
W. T. Moore Elementary SchoolTallahassee546
Griffin Middle SchoolTallahassee486
Woodville SchoolTallahassee483
Apalachee Elementary SchoolTallahassee477
Ruediger Elementary SchoolTallahassee474
Sabal Palm Elementary SchoolTallahassee473
Chaires Elementary SchoolTallahassee462
The School of Arts and Sciences on ThomasvilleTallahassee462
Astoria Park Elementary SchoolTallahassee452
The School of Arts & Sciences CentreTallahassee448
Oak Ridge Elementary SchoolTallahassee434
Tallahassee Classical SchoolTallahassee424
Springwood Elementary SchoolTallahassee419
Pineview Elementary SchoolTallahassee410
Sealey Elementary SchoolTallahassee388
SailTallahassee381
Frank Hartsfield Elementary SchoolTallahassee324
Governor's Charter SchoolTallahassee244
Success Academy at Ghazvini Learning CenterTallahassee154
Leon County Virtual School FranchiseTallahassee112
Gretchen Everhart SchoolTallahassee98
Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning CenterTallahassee79
PreKTallahassee65
Pace Center for GirlsTallahassee58
Leon County Juvenile Detention CenterTallahassee36

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Oak 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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