Best High Schools in Hernando County, FL

Hernando County, FL has 22 high schools with 18,271 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 Hernando County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hernando County exceed expectations.

1. Venice Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2584 Students

2. Sarasota High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2528 Students

3. Nature Coast Technical High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1298 Students

4. Frank W. Springstead High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1896 Students

5. Hernando High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1299 Students

6. Pasco High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pasco • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1639 Students

7. Weeki Wachee High School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students

8. Central High School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1426 Students

9. South Sumter High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sumter • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1045 Students

10. Booker High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hernando County, FL

Hernando County, FL has 11 middle schools with 9,381 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 Hernando County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hernando County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 212 Students

2. Venice Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students

3. Brookside Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students

4. Powell Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1004 Students

5. Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (b.e.s.t.) A

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 78 Students

6. D. S. Parrott Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students

7. Booker Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students

8. Fox Chapel Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 862 Students

9. West Hernando Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 695 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hernando County, FL

Hernando County, FL has 24 elementary schools with 14,774 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 Hernando County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hernando County exceed expectations.

1. Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1477 Students

2. Southside Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 687 Students

3. Phillippi Shores Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 731 Students

4. Chocachatti Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 783 Students

5. 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

6. Homosassa Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Citrus • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students

7. Westside Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students

8. Alta Vista Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students

9. Winding Waters K-8

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1622 Students

10. Spring Hill Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 893 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hernando County, FL

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

Community Factors

Hernando County, FL has a total population of 194,515 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hernando County, FL

42,620

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hernando 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+

10.23 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.65 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

8.57 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hernando County, FL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,889 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations