Best High Schools in Orange County, FL

Orange County, FL has 136 high schools with 90,612 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 Orange County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Orange County exceed expectations.

1. West Shore Junior/senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brevard • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 930 Students

2. Edgewood Jr/sr High School

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brevard • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 939 Students

3. Orlando Science Middle High Charter

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1308 Students

4. Pinecrest Collegiate Academy

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 14 Students

5. Timber Creek High

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 3573 Students

6. Florida Virtual High School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fl Virtual • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3572 Students

7. Legacy High Charter

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 199 Students

8. Lake Nona High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4362 Students

9. Winter Park High

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3369 Students

10. Cornerstone Charter Academy High

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students

Best Middle Schools in Orange County, FL

Orange County, FL has 47 middle schools with 45,668 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 Orange County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Orange County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Orlando Gifted Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 383 Students

2. Florida Virtual Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fl Virtual • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2387 Students

3. Howard Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1047 Students

4. Avalon Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students

5. Bridgewater Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1210 Students

6. Lake Nona Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1715 Students

7. Sunridge Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1178 Students

8. Horizon West Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1346 Students

9. Timber Springs Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1020 Students

10. Maitland Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 800 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Orange County, FL

Orange County, FL has 235 elementary schools with 114,128 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 Orange County score 47% 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 Orange County exceed expectations.

1. Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brevard • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 506 Students

2. Freedom 7 Elementary School Of International Studies

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brevard • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 403 Students

3. Dommerich Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 601 Students

4. Lake Whitney Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students

5. Independence Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 848 Students

6. Summerlake Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 748 Students

7. Windermere Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 610 Students

8. Keenes Crossing Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1000 Students

9. Thornebrooke Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students

10. Whispering Oak Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 825 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Orange County, FL

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Orange County, FL has a total population of 1,429,908 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Orange County, FL

252,553

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Orange County, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

14.56 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.79 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

11.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orange County, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orange County, FL.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,444 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Orange County, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Brevard County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations