For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,770 students in 33563, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in 33563, FL are Simmons Exceptional Center, Plant City High School and Simmons Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 33563 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 33563, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 33563 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33563, FL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,580 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 163 students
33563, Florida ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
350 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
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
Grades: 4-10
| 63 students
1 Raider Pl
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7147
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7147
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 33563, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in 33563, FL include Simmons Exceptional Center, Plant City High School and Simmons Career Center.
How many public high schools are located in 33563?
3 public high schools are located in 33563.
What is the racial composition of students in 33563?
33563 public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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