Lake County School District · 34711–34714 · Clermont FL
Clermont Schools
by Community
Clermont is in Lake County School District — South Lake High or East Ridge High depending on the address. The B-rated LCSD serves Central Florida's most topographically distinct community.
LCSD
Lake County district
B
District FL DOE grade
2
High school options
34711
Core Clermont ZIP
School profile
High School · 9–12 · West & South
South Lake High School
The established high school serving western and southern Clermont communities in Lake County School District. South Lake High reflects the older and more established residential fabric of the hilltop and lakeside Clermont neighborhoods. Part of the LCSD B-rated district. Verify that your specific address zones to South Lake vs East Ridge.
High School · 9–12 · East Clermont
East Ridge High School
Opened 2009 to serve the rapidly growing eastern Clermont and Wellness Way corridor. East Ridge High reflects the newer construction communities expanding toward the Orange County / Horizon West boundary. The campus is newer and serves a demographic similar to the growing master-planned eastern Clermont subdivisions.
Middle & Elementary
Gray Middle + LCSD Elementaries
Gray Middle School serves central Clermont addresses; East Ridge Middle serves the eastern corridor. Elementary assignment varies by subdivision — Grassy Lake, Minneola, and several newer LCSD elementary campuses serve different parts of the city. Verify the full K-12 pipeline at the LCSD school locator.
Zone lookup by community
Approximate. Verify at the Lake County Schools locator.
| Community / Area | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Clermont / Hilltop sections (34711) | Grassy Lake Elem / verify | Gray Middle School | South Lake High School |
| South Clermont / Lake Minneola (34711) | Minneola Elementary / verify | Gray Middle / verify | South Lake High School |
| East Clermont / Wellness Way (34714) | Verify with LCSD | East Ridge Middle / verify | East Ridge High School |
| Johns Lake / Waterfront (34711/34714) | Verify with LCSD | Verify with LCSD | South Lake / East Ridge / verify |
| Clermont / Orange County boundary | Verify with LCSD or OCPS | Verify by address | Verify — may be OCPS Horizon West |
School FAQs — Clermont
What high school do Clermont FL students attend?
Clermont students in Lake County School District feed into South Lake High School or East Ridge High School depending on the specific address. South Lake High serves the western and southern Clermont corridor including many of the hilltop communities. East Ridge High School (opened 2009) serves the rapidly growing eastern Clermont and Horizon West boundary corridor. South Lake High is the older and more established campus; East Ridge is the newer campus reflecting Clermont's eastern growth pattern. Verify the specific address at the Lake County Schools locator.
Are Clermont FL schools good?
Lake County School District (LCSD) holds a B rating from the Florida DOE — a step below the A-rated OCPS, SCPS, and BPS districts that serve adjacent areas, but meaningfully above the C-rated Osceola and Polk County districts. Clermont is purchased for its rolling hills topography (rare in flat Central Florida), lake access, and proximity to the Theme Park corridor via US-27 and US-192. Buyers who prioritize school ratings find Lake County a reasonable option at a lower price point than OCPS or SCPS, but below the strongest Central Florida districts.
What middle school serves Clermont FL?
Gray Middle School serves many central Clermont addresses in Lake County School District. East Ridge Middle School serves the eastern Clermont and Horizon West corridor. Middle school assignment depends on the specific address. Verify at the Lake County Schools locator for any specific property.
What elementary schools serve Clermont FL?
Grassy Lake Elementary and Minneola Elementary are among the primary elementaries serving the Clermont corridor in Lake County School District. The South Lake corridor has seen rapid growth, and several newer elementary campuses have been built to handle enrollment. Elementary assignment varies by address — verify with Lake County Schools for the specific elementary serving any property in Clermont.
How do Clermont schools compare to Orange County / OCPS?
Clermont is in Lake County School District (B-rated) — one step below the A-rated OCPS. Buyers relocating from Orlando or the Orange County area for Clermont's price point and rolling hill character should factor in the district difference. Within the I-4 / US-192 corridor, Lake County sits between Osceola County (C-rated) and Seminole / Orange County (both A-rated). The tradeoff is real but manageable: Lake County's B rating means the district floor is still meaningfully above the state median. Buyers who want the strongest possible public school district at Clermont's price point face a structural challenge — the geography puts them in Lake County.
School zone expertise
South Lake vs East Ridge — which side of Clermont is your address on?
The high school boundary in Clermont splits east from west as the city expands. Ryan verifies before you make an offer and can walk through the Lake County vs Orange County district tradeoff honestly.