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How many Black students were enrolled in Levy County schools in 2022-23 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

There were 667 Black students enrolled in Levy County schools in the 2022-23 school year, a 10.2% increase from the 605 Black students in the previous school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Data showed that Levy County welcomed a total of 5,689 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Black students comprised 11.7% of the student body to be the third most represented ethnicity in the county.

Among the 12 schools in Levy County, Williston Middle High School recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 205 students, making up 18.3% of the school's total student body.

In 2022, Florida had more than 2.8 million students enrolled in its 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 enrollment 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 ninth out of 50 states in terms of its public school quality and safety.

Ethnicities in Levy County in 2022-23 School Year
White [66.7%]Hispanic [15%]Black [11.7%]Multiracial [5.5%]Ethnicities with <5% [1%]

Enrollment in Levy County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
School name% of Black Students EnrolmentTotal Enrollment
Williston Middle High School18.31,119
Chiefland Middle High School6.2836
Chiefland Elementary School4.8724
Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School20.4662
Bronson Elementary School1.8602
Bronson Middle/High School4552
Williston Elementary School15.4488

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