Best Schools in Hernando County, FL
Hernando County, FL has 50 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 21 elementary) serving 32,519 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Hernando County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hernando County, FL
The top high schools in Hernando County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nature Coast Technical High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1298 Students
2. South Sumter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1045 Students
3. Frank W. Springstead High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1896 Students
4. Hudson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1387 Students
5. Weeki Wachee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students
6. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1426 Students
7. Hernando High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1299 Students
8. Hernando County Jail
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 7 Students
9. Pace Center For Girls
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 43 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hernando County, FL
The top middle schools in Hernando County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 212 Students
2. South Sumter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 897 Students
3. Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (b.e.s.t.) A
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 78 Students
4. West Hernando Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 695 Students
5. Powell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1004 Students
6. D. S. Parrott Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students
7. Fox Chapel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 862 Students
8. Hudson Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 964 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hernando County, FL
The top elementary schools in Hernando County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1477 Students
2. Chocachatti Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 783 Students
3. Bushnell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students
4. Suncoast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 899 Students
5. Gulf Coast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 110 Students
6. Homosassa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
7. Westside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
8. Pine Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 991 Students
9. Spring Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 893 Students
10. John D. Floyd Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 948 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.
Questions About Schools in Hernando County, FL
How many schools are in Hernando County, FL?
Hernando County, FL has 50 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 32,519 students in total.
How do schools in Hernando County perform on state tests?
On average, 50 schools in Hernando County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Hernando County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hernando 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: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hernando County
3 places in Hernando County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Brooksville (15)
- Spring Hill (8)
- Weeki Wachee (2)
School districts (1)
- Hernando (27 schools)