Best Schools in Hernando County, FL
Hernando County, FL has a total of 61 schools including 22 high schools, 11 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 42,620 students attend Hernando County, FL schools. On average, schools in Hernando County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hernando County exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2584 Students
2. Sarasota High School
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Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2528 Students
3. Nature Coast Technical High
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Hernando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1298 Students
4. Frank W. Springstead High School
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Hernando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1896 Students
5. Hernando High School
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Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1299 Students
6. Pasco High School
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Pasco • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1639 Students
7. Weeki Wachee High School
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Hernando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students
8. Central High School
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Hernando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1426 Students
9. South Sumter High School
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Sumter • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1045 Students
10. Booker High School
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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
SchoolGrade
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Hernando • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 212 Students
2. Venice Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
3. Brookside Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
4. Powell Middle School
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Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1004 Students
5. Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (b.e.s.t.) A
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Hernando • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 78 Students
6. D. S. Parrott Middle School
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Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students
7. Booker Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
8. Fox Chapel Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 862 Students
9. West Hernando Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
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Hernando • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1477 Students
2. Southside Elementary School
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Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 687 Students
3. Phillippi Shores Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 731 Students
4. Chocachatti Elementary School
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Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 783 Students
5. Englewood Elementary School
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Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 587 Students
6. Homosassa Elementary School
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Citrus • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
7. Westside Elementary School
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Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
8. Alta Vista Elementary School
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Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
9. Winding Waters K-8
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Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1622 Students
10. Spring Hill Elementary School
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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
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 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
10.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Hernando County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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