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| Metric | Seminole County School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 66,680 | 3,700 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 77 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $9,080/yr | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 8/10 — Good | — | Above average |
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Ranked against 74 rated districts in FL → 79th percentile → 8/10.
Source: Florida Dept. of Education FAST ELA & Mathematics, 2024. Full methodology →
About Seminole County School District
Zip code 32773 in Seminole, Florida is served by Seminole County School District for public school enrollment. The district covers grades Pre-K – 12th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Seminole County School District’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
Funding and Resources
Seminole County School District spent $9,080 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), 14% below Florida’s statewide $10,500 estimate. Of the district’s 2019 graduating cohort of 5,155 students, an estimated 95% earned a diploma within four years (EDFacts adjusted cohort graduation rate).
District Scale and Program Breadth
Seminole County School District is a major metropolitan district with 76 schools serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Major metropolitan districts operate dozens to hundreds of schools across wide geographic areas. They often include magnet schools, gifted programs, dual-language academies, and career and technical education pathways not available in smaller systems. Within-district quality variation is significant: a school two miles from your address might be rated very differently from your assigned school.
Understanding the 8/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Seminole County School District 9 out of 10 — top-tier among Florida public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Florida’s FAST ELA & Mathematics assessments (2024 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Florida is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Seminole County School District ranks among the highest-performing public school districts in Florida on state assessments, with reading and math proficiency rates in roughly the top 10–20% statewide. Homes in and around zip code 32773 often carry a measurable premium relative to neighboring areas served by lower-rated districts. Families moving here for academic strength will find a district whose students test well above the state norm. Even within top-rated districts, individual school performance varies — confirm your specific school assignments directly with the district.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 32773
Children in zip code 32773 are assigned to Seminole County School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 32773, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Seminole County School District at (229)524-2433 or visit www.seminole.k12.ga.us. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Florida districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Seminole
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Seminole County School District serves zip code 32773, homes in and around zip code 32773 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Florida, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Seminole County School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 32773.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Seminole County School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 32773 data.