Sumter County School District

Did you know 107,056 people call Sumter County home?  From the rural lifestyle of the south end of the county to one of the largest active retirement communities in the nation in the northeast corner, Sumter has a wide variety of activities and lifestyle options.  From the suburban amenities of shopping, restaurants, and entertainment venues in and near The Villages to a lifestyle enhanced by nature, including hiking, camping, boating, and fishing, Sumter has a wide variety of activities that make it a wonderful place to live, work, and play.

In addition to the activities within Sumter County, our central location  is in close proximity to larger urban areas and their amenities as well as providing a quick trip to some of the most popular tourist destinations in Florida.   With several major highways traveling through Sumter; Orlando, Tampa Bay, Ocala and both coastlines are within a short drive.