Dunnellon High School is an American secondary school located in Dunnellon, FL. The school serves students from Marion, Levy and Citrus counties. The student population of 1050 is 58% majority and 42% minority.
Serving 1,428 students in grades 9-12, Dunnellon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dunnellon High School's student population of 1,428 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1890
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Dunnellon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunnellon High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3186 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
37%
Black
17%
21%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunnellon High School's ranking?
Dunnellon High School is ranked #3186 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dunnellon High School often compared to?
Dunnellon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Port High School, Forest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dunnellon High School?
The graduation rate of Dunnellon High School is 84%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dunnellon High School?
1,428 students attend Dunnellon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Dunnellon High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunnellon High School?
Dunnellon High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dunnellon High School offer ?
Dunnellon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunnellon High School part of?
Dunnellon High School is part of Marion School District.
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