Best Schools in Citrus County, FL
Citrus County, FL has 35 public schools (9 high, 4 middle, 14 elementary) serving 20,762 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Citrus County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Citrus County, FL
The top high schools in Citrus County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Academy Of Environmental Science
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 117 Students
2. Lecanto High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students
3. Crystal River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1249 Students
4. Weeki Wachee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students
5. Citrus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
6. Citrus Eschool 6-12
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 174 Students
7. Camp E-nini Hassee
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 20 Students
8. Pace Center For Girls
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 28 Students
9. Cypress Creek Treatment Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 69 Students
Best Middle Schools in Citrus County, FL
The top middle schools in Citrus County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lecanto Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students
2. Citrus Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
3. Inverness Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1017 Students
4. Crystal River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Citrus County, FL
The top elementary schools in Citrus County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock Crusher Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 665 Students
2. Lecanto Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 820 Students
3. Homosassa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
4. Pleasant Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students
5. Hernando Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 813 Students
6. Inverness Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 683 Students
7. Floral City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
8. Forest Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students
9. Yankeetown School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Levy • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 265 Students
10. Central Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 723 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Citrus County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Citrus County, FL has a total population of 153,843 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Citrus 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 Citrus County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Citrus County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Citrus 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 Citrus County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Citrus County, FL
How many schools are in Citrus County, FL?
Citrus County, FL has 35 public schools: 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 20,762 students in total.
How do schools in Citrus County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Citrus County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Citrus County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Citrus 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: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Citrus County
7 places in Citrus County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Inverness (6)
- Lecanto (5)
- Citrus Springs (3)
- Crystal River (3)
- Floral City (2)
- Hernando (2)
- Homosassa (2)
School districts (1)
- Citrus (24 schools)