Seminole County, the second smallest in the State of Florida, with the tenth largest population, is the place to live work and play. Seminole County features prestigious golf communities, estate living and true Florida architectural design with diverse living options, from historical districts to new state-of-the-art construction.

Education, including K-12, higher education, private and charter schools, is the best in the state. Even today, the number one reason many companies from corporate giants to new small business owners choose Seminole County, is the outstanding education system.

Strong partnerships between government, business, and the Chamber have enabled Seminole County to become the most desired address for business relocation. The high tech industry boom continues to explode as developers accommodate the fast paced expansion of Class A office space. The highest median income, high paying-high quality employment, and skilled workforce has attracted national and international attention.

Seminole County is truly the best of all worlds. Only 40 minutes to the beach, 30 minutes from the most traveled entertainment attractions in the world, excellent shopping and dining and the friendliest atmosphere around, Seminole County is the perfect place to call home.

Seminole County Schools
Seminole County Public Schools are renowned for excellence. Money Magazine’s list of the top 100 school districts ranked Seminole County among the nation’s highest quality education systems, and the National School of Excellence designation has been awarded to three schools located here. For the past 22 years, SAT scores in Seminole County have consistently exceeded state and national averages. Preparing students to live and work in an increasingly high tech and global marketplace is the cornerstone of Seminole County’s academic programs. Consider the following:

  • In the past five years, more than $39 million has been spent on technology for schools and classrooms in the county.
  • In the past ten years, the district has spent more than $450 million on renovation and construction of new schools.
  • Magnet programs in math, science and technology are available at the elementary, middle school and high school levels. Other magnet programs provide emphasis in fine arts, tourism, finance, communications, environmental studies and health careers.
  • A pre-international business baccalaureate program is available at the middle school and high school levels.
  • Today in Seminole County schools, 113 countries are represented and 93 different languages are spoken.

School Quick Facts

  • 67,351 students
  • 36 elementary schools (K-5)
  • 11 middle schools (6-8)
  • 9 high schools (9-12)
  • 3 Special/Alternative Student Education Centers
  • 9,198 employers
  • 4,741 teachers
  • 45.1% teachers have master’s degrees or higher