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Best Hernando County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 9,798 students in Hernando County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hernando County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle 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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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 middle schools in Hernando County, FL?
How many public middle schools are located in Hernando County?
17 public middle schools are located in Hernando County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hernando County?
Hernando County public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hernando County are often viewed compared to one another?

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