Best High Schools in Charlotte County, FL

Charlotte County, FL has 9 high schools with 5,811 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Charlotte County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Charlotte County exceed expectations.

1. Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students

2. Lemon Bay High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students

3. Charlotte High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1994 Students

4. Port Charlotte High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1649 Students

5. The Academy

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 257 Students

6. Charlotte Technical College

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Charlotte • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students

Best Middle Schools in Charlotte County, FL

Charlotte County, FL has 4 middle schools with 3,294 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Charlotte County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Charlotte County exceed expectations.

1. L. A. Ainger Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students

2. Port Charlotte Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students

3. Punta Gorda Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1120 Students

4. Murdock Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Charlotte County, FL

Charlotte County, FL has 16 elementary schools with 8,227 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Charlotte County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Charlotte County exceed expectations.

1. Sallie Jones Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 694 Students

2. Vineland Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 579 Students

3. East Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students

4. Neil Armstrong Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 780 Students

5. Deep Creek Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 835 Students

6. Myakka River Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students

7. Meadow Park Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 701 Students

8. Englewood Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 587 Students

9. Peace River Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 581 Students

10. Kingsway Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Charlotte County, FL

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Charlotte County, FL has a total population of 186,847 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Charlotte County, FL

18,352

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Charlotte County, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

7.19 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

5.46 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Charlotte County, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Charlotte County, FL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,333 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Charlotte County, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations