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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Hernando County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 24,055 students in Hernando County, FL (there are 14 private schools, serving 2,421 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Hernando County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hernando County, FL are Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology, Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math and Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hernando County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Hernando County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hernando County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10444 Tillery Rd
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 688-5092
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13400 Elgin Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7024
Gr: K-8 | 1,456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1070 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7013
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Chocachatti Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4135 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352) 797-7067
Gr: PK-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Gulf Coast Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10444 Tillery Rd
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 688-5092
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Suncoast Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11135 Quality Dr
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7085
Gr: PK-5 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Deltona Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2055 Deltona Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352) 797-7040
Gr: PK-5 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
John D. Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3139 Dumont Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7055
Gr: PK-5 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Brooksville Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
885 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7014
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.)
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
835 School St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 544-2373
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 Applegate Dr
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352) 797-7080
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Powell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Barclay Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7095
Gr: 6-8 | 1,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14411 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7090
Gr: PK-5 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1414.
Hernando Virtual Instruction
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1070 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7072
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1515.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7030
Gr: PK-5 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
Nature Coast Technical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4057 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352) 797-7088
Gr: 9-12 | 1,293 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1717.
Moton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7175 Emerson Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7065
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1818.
Winding Waters K-8
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12240 Vespa Way
Brooksville, FL 34614
(352) 797-7092
Gr: PK-8 | 1,613 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1919.
Frank W. Springstead High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,853 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2020.
Explorer K-8
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10252 Northcliffe Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 797-7094
Gr: PK-8 | 1,544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2121.
West Hernando Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14325 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7035
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3139 Dumont Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 667-1918
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2323.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
27151 Roper Rd
Brooksville, FL 34602
(352) 797-7045
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2424.
Weeki Wachee High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12150 Vespa Way
Brooksville, FL 34614
(352) 797-7029
Gr: 9-12 | 1,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2525.
Hernando High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Bell Ave
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7015
Gr: 6-12 | 1,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2626.
Fox Chapel Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9412 Fox Chapel Ln
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352) 797-7025
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2727.
D. S. Parrott Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19220 Youth Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7075
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2828.
Central High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14075 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2929.
Endeavor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14063 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7013
Gr: 4-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Hernando County Jail
Alternative School
16425 Spring Hill Dr
Brooksville, FL 34603
(352) 797-3408
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Hernando Virtual Instruction Program
919 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7000
Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hernando County, FL?
How many public schools are located in Hernando County?
32 public schools are located in Hernando County.
What percentage of students in Hernando County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Hernando County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hernando County?
Hernando County public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hernando County are often viewed compared to one another?

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