For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,580 students in Ruskin, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Ruskin, FL are Lennard High School and South County Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruskin, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Ruskin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Ruskin, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lennard High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ruskin, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lennard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2002 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Grades: 9-12
| 2,422 students
Rank: #22.
South County Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Ruskin, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2342 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Teen Parent South (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ruskin, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Ruskin, FL include Lennard High School and South County Career Center.
How many public high schools are located in Ruskin?
2 public high schools are located in Ruskin.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruskin?
Ruskin public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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