Best Schools in Pinellas County, FL
Pinellas County, FL has 253 public schools (35 high, 22 middle, 146 elementary) serving 119,279 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Pinellas County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pinellas County, FL
The top high schools in Pinellas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Charter • Grades 10 - 12 • 186 Students
2. St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 58 Students
3. St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Charter • Grades 10 - 12 • 234 Students
4. Palm Harbor University High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2474 Students
5. Osceola Fundamental High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1715 Students
6. East Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2286 Students
7. Robinson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1354 Students
8. Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 578 Students
9. Alonso High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2795 Students
10. St. Petersburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1723 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pinellas County, FL
The top middle schools in Pinellas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students
2. East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students
3. Thurgood Marshall Fundamental
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 888 Students
4. Dunedin Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 899 Students
5. Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1098 Students
6. Palm Harbor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1080 Students
7. Tarpon Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
8. Seminole Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students
9. John Hopkins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 723 Students
10. Tyrone Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 847 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pinellas County, FL
The top elementary schools in Pinellas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orange Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 435 Students
2. Elisa Nelson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 442 Students
3. Curtis Fundamental Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 536 Students
4. Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 270 Students
5. Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1343 Students
6. Ozona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 762 Students
7. Anna Maria Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
8. Brooker Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
9. Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 461 Students
10. Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pinellas County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pinellas County, FL has a total population of 959,107 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pinellas County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pinellas 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 Pinellas County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pinellas County, FL
How many schools are in Pinellas County, FL?
Pinellas County, FL has 253 public schools: 35 high schools, 22 middle schools and 146 elementary schools, serving 119,279 students in total.
How do schools in Pinellas County perform on state tests?
On average, 253 schools in Pinellas County score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Pinellas County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pinellas 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: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pinellas County
13 places in Pinellas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (13)
- St Petersburg (43)
- Clearwater (24)
- Largo (17)
- Palm Harbor (11)
- Pinellas Park (11)
- Seminole (9)
- Dunedin (7)
- Tarpon Springs (7)
- Gulfport (3)
- Oldsmar (2)
- Safety Harbor (2)
- Kenneth City (1)
- Madeira Beach (1)
School districts (1)
- Pinellas (146 schools)