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| 3rd | 210,767 | 27,287 |
| largest district in Florida (out of 67) | students, K-12 based on state count for 2016-17 | full-time staff in 2016-17 |
| $2.78 billion | 79% | 142 | 43 |
| total budget for 2016-17 | graduation rate | elementary schools | middle schools |
| 27 | 5 | 50 | 11 |
| high schools | K-8 schools | charter schools | exceptional centers |
Sources: Hillsborough County School District, Florida Department of Education
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