Best Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
Hillsborough County, FL has a total of 437 schools including 116 high schools, 56 middle schools and 234 elementary schools. A total of 261,395 students attend Hillsborough County, FL schools. On average, schools in Hillsborough County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hillsborough County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
Hillsborough County, FL has 116 high schools with 81,457 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 Hillsborough County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hillsborough County meet expectations.
1. Plant High School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2507 Students
2. Newsome High School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3203 Students
3. Steinbrenner High School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2475 Students
4. Venice Senior High School
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Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2584 Students
5. Bell Creek Academy High School
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Hillsborough • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 590 Students
6. Dr Kiran C Patel High School
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Hillsborough • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 751 Students
7. Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
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Hillsborough • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 602 Students
8. Sickles High School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2368 Students
9. Strawberry Crest High School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2558 Students
10. Robinson High School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1354 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
Hillsborough County, FL has 56 middle schools with 51,540 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 Hillsborough County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hillsborough County exceed expectations.
1. Terrace Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Hillsborough • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 659 Students
2. Coleman Middle School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 988 Students
3. Randall Middle School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1409 Students
4. Walker Middle Magnet School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1019 Students
5. Williams Middle Magnet School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students
6. Bell Creek Academy
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Hillsborough • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students
7. Martinez Middle School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1160 Students
8. Farnell Middle School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1214 Students
9. Dr. John Long Middle School
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Pasco • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1349 Students
10. Wilson Middle School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
Hillsborough County, FL has 234 elementary schools with 115,389 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 Hillsborough County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hillsborough County meet expectations.
1. Lutz Preparatory School
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Hillsborough • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 782 Students
2. Bevis Elementary School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 857 Students
3. Roosevelt Elementary School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 741 Students
4. Grady Elementary School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
5. Bryant Elementary School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 877 Students
6. Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
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Hillsborough • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 307 Students
7. Mabry Elementary School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 845 Students
8. Mitchell Elementary School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 704 Students
9. Mckitrick Elementary School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 988 Students
10. Fishhawk Creek Elementary School
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1060 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hillsborough County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hillsborough County, FL has a total population of 1,459,762 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hillsborough County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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