Best High Schools in Volusia County, FL

Volusia County, FL has 40 high schools with 25,612 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 Volusia County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Volusia County meet expectations.

1. Spruce Creek High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2569 Students

2. New Smyrna Beach High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1810 Students

3. Seabreeze High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1654 Students

4. University High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2901 Students

5. Deltona High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1851 Students

6. Atlantic High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1266 Students

7. Deland High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2926 Students

8. Mainland High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1855 Students

9. Pine Ridge High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1636 Students

10. T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1136 Students

Best Middle Schools in Volusia County, FL

Volusia County, FL has 15 middle schools with 14,993 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 Volusia County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Volusia County exceed expectations.

1. Creekside Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1222 Students

2. Ormond Beach Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 990 Students

3. Silver Sands Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1165 Students

4. David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students

5. New Smyrna Beach Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1037 Students

6. River Springs Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1249 Students

7. Heritage Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 993 Students

8. Southwestern Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students

9. Deland Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1074 Students

10. Deltona Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1146 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Volusia County, FL

Volusia County, FL has 78 elementary schools with 31,265 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 Volusia County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Volusia County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Sweetwater Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 694 Students

2. Pine Trail Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 688 Students

3. Coronado Beach Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students

4. Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 940 Students

5. Chisholm Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students

6. Port Orange Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students

7. Cypress Creek Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 808 Students

8. Pathways Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students

9. Debary Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 915 Students

10. Spruce Creek Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 785 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Volusia County, FL

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

Community Factors

Volusia County, FL has a total population of 553,543 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Volusia County, FL

73,840

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Volusia 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+

12.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.30 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

10.48 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Volusia County, FL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,089 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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