Best Schools in Charlotte County, FL
Charlotte County, FL has 32 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary) serving 18,352 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Charlotte County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Charlotte County, FL
The top high schools in Charlotte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
2. Lemon Bay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students
3. Charlotte High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1994 Students
4. Port Charlotte High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1649 Students
5. The Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 257 Students
6. Charlotte Technical College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in Charlotte County, FL
The top middle schools in Charlotte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. L. A. Ainger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
2. Port Charlotte Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students
3. Murdock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
4. Punta Gorda Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1120 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Charlotte County, FL
The top elementary schools in Charlotte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Englewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 587 Students
2. Sallie Jones Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 694 Students
3. Vineland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 579 Students
4. Deep Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 835 Students
5. Myakka River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
6. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students
7. Meadow Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 701 Students
8. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
9. Kingsway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
10. Neil Armstrong Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 780 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
7.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Charlotte County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Charlotte County, FL
How many schools are in Charlotte County, FL?
Charlotte County, FL has 32 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 18,352 students in total.
How do schools in Charlotte County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Charlotte County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Charlotte County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Charlotte County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Charlotte County
4 places in Charlotte County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Port Charlotte (12)
- Punta Gorda (6)
- Rotonda West (2)
- Englewood (1)
School districts (1)
- Charlotte (23 schools)