Best Schools in Volusia County, FL
Volusia County, FL has 139 public schools (16 high, 12 middle, 75 elementary) serving 70,904 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Volusia County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Volusia County, FL
The top high schools in Volusia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seabreeze High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1654 Students
2. Spruce Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2569 Students
3. Atlantic High School
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Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1266 Students
4. Deland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2926 Students
5. Deltona High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1851 Students
6. University High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2901 Students
7. Mainland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1855 Students
8. New Smyrna Beach High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1810 Students
9. Pine Ridge High School
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Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1636 Students
10. T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1136 Students
Best Middle Schools in Volusia County, FL
The top middle schools in Volusia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creekside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1222 Students
2. Ormond Beach Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 990 Students
3. New Smyrna Beach Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1037 Students
4. David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
5. Southwestern Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students
6. Silver Sands Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1165 Students
7. Deland Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1074 Students
8. Heritage Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 993 Students
9. Deltona Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1146 Students
10. River Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1249 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Volusia County, FL
The top elementary schools in Volusia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coronado Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
2. Sweetwater Elementary School
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Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 694 Students
3. Ormond Beach Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
4. Chisholm Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
5. Cypress Creek Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 808 Students
6. Port Orange Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students
7. Spruce Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 785 Students
8. Edgewater Public School
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Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
9. Debary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 915 Students
10. Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Volusia • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 940 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
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 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
12.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Volusia County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Volusia County, FL
How many schools are in Volusia County, FL?
Volusia County, FL has 139 public schools: 16 high schools, 12 middle schools and 75 elementary schools, serving 70,904 students in total.
How do schools in Volusia County perform on state tests?
On average, 139 schools in Volusia County score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Volusia County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Volusia 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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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Volusia County
15 places in Volusia County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (15)
- Daytona Beach (13)
- Deltona (13)
- Deland (11)
- Port Orange (10)
- New Smyrna Beach (6)
- Ormond Beach (6)
- Orange City (4)
- Debary (3)
- Edgewater (2)
- Pierson (2)
- Holly Hill (1)
- Lake Helen (1)
- Oak Hill (1)
- Osteen (1)
- South Daytona (1)
School districts (1)
- Volusia (82 schools)