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Best Schools in Tarpon Springs, FL
Tarpon Springs, FL has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,153 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Tarpon Springs meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tarpon Springs, FL
The top high schools in Tarpon Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2286 Students
2. Tarpon Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
3. Anclote High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1205 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tarpon Springs, FL
The top middle schools in Tarpon Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students
2. Tarpon Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
3. Paul R. Smith Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tarpon Springs, FL
The top elementary schools in Tarpon Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 270 Students
2. Brooker Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
3. Sunset Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
4. Cypress Woods Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 709 Students
5. Tarpon Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 506 Students
6. Gulf Trace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
7. Gulfside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
8. Christian Way Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christian Way Academy • Private • Grades KG • 7 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tarpon Springs, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tarpon Springs, FL has a total population of 27,348 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tarpon Springs, 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 Tarpon Springs, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tarpon Springs, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tarpon Springs, 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 Tarpon Springs, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tarpon Springs, FL
How many schools are in Tarpon Springs, FL?
Tarpon Springs, FL has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,153 students in total.
How do schools in Tarpon Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Tarpon Springs score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Tarpon Springs meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tarpon Springs?
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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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Tarpon Springs
10 of 10 schools in Tarpon Springs carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 6B: 3C: 1
All 10 public schools we grade in Tarpon Springs. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (3)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.