Best Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
Hillsborough County, FL has 425 public schools (58 high, 48 middle, 236 elementary) serving 261,359 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Hillsborough County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
The top high schools in Hillsborough County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bell Creek Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 590 Students
2. Dr Kiran C Patel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 751 Students
3. Plant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2507 Students
4. Steinbrenner High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2475 Students
5. Newsome High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3203 Students
6. Bloomingdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2304 Students
7. Riverview Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
8. Sickles High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2368 Students
9. Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 602 Students
10. Robinson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1354 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
The top middle schools in Hillsborough County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walker Middle Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1019 Students
2. Terrace Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 659 Students
3. Coleman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 988 Students
4. Martinez Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1160 Students
5. Randall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1409 Students
6. Williams Middle Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students
7. Wilson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
8. Farnell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1214 Students
9. Benito Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1017 Students
10. Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1081 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
The top elementary schools in Hillsborough County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lutz Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 782 Students
2. Gorrie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 491 Students
3. Bevis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 857 Students
4. Bryant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 877 Students
5. Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 307 Students
6. Grady Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
7. Roosevelt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 741 Students
8. Mabry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 845 Students
9. Mckitrick Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 988 Students
10. Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 283 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.
Questions About Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
How many schools are in Hillsborough County, FL?
Hillsborough County, FL has 425 public schools: 58 high schools, 48 middle schools and 236 elementary schools, serving 261,359 students in total.
How do schools in Hillsborough County perform on state tests?
On average, 425 schools in Hillsborough County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Hillsborough County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hillsborough 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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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
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- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hillsborough County
17 places in Hillsborough County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (17)
- Tampa (145)
- Riverview (23)
- Plant City (18)
- Brandon (10)
- Seffner (10)
- Lutz (8)
- Lithia (7)
- Ruskin (7)
- Temple Terrace (7)
- Valrico (7)
- Dover (6)
- Gibsonton (4)
- Apollo Beach (3)
- Thonotosassa (3)
- Wimauma (3)
- Odessa (2)
- Sun City Center (1)
School districts (1)
- Hillsborough (282 schools)