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Best Schools in Hernando, FL
Hernando, FL has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 10,571 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Hernando underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hernando, FL
The top high schools in Hernando, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lecanto High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students
2. Citrus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
3. Dunnellon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1350 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hernando, FL
The top middle schools in Hernando, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Citrus Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
2. Inverness Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1017 Students
3. Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1067 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hernando, FL
The top elementary schools in Hernando, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hernando Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 813 Students
2. Forest Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students
3. Central Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 723 Students
4. Marion Oaks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 939 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hernando, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hernando, FL has a total population of 9,866 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hernando, 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, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hernando, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hernando, 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, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hernando, FL
How many schools are in Hernando, FL?
Hernando, FL has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 10,571 students in total.
How do schools in Hernando perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Hernando score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Hernando underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hernando?
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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Every school in Hernando
2 of 2 schools in Hernando carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 2 public schools we grade in Hernando. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.