For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,229 students in Plant City, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Plant City, FL are Simmons Exceptional Center, Durant High School and Plant City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plant City, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Plant City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Plant City, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plant City High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Plant City, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Simmons Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Durant High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4748 Cougar Path
Plant City, FL 33567
(813) 757-9075
Plant City, FL 33567
(813) 757-9075
Gr: 9-12 | 2,459 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Plant City High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Raider Pl
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9370
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9370
Gr: 9-12 | 2,580 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Simmons Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Plant City, Florida 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
350 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
East County Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2814 Airport Road
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Gr: 4-10 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Teen Parent East Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Plant City, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Plant City, FL include Simmons Exceptional Center, Durant High School and Plant City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Plant City?
4 public high schools are located in Plant City.
What is the racial composition of students in Plant City?
Plant City public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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