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Best Volusia County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public high schools serving 22,346 students in Volusia County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Volusia County, FL are Volusia County Virtual Instruction Program, Burns Science And Technology Charter School and Volusia Online Learning-flvs (Franchise). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Volusia County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Volusia County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Volusia County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Deltona High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Volusia County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Volusia County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
336 E Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 506-0014
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Burns Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
160 Ridge Rd
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Gr: K-12 | 1,099 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Volusia Online Learning-flvs (Franchise)
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
336 E Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 506-0014
Gr: K-12 | 442 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Stewart Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Highbanks Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
260 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 822-7896
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Deland, FL 32721
(386) 255-6475
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Riverview Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Osceola Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32176
(386) 258-4673
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Volusia Virtual Instruction Program District Provided
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Gr: K-12
Rank: #99.
Spruce Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Taylor Rd
Port Orange, FL 32127
(386) 322-6272
Gr: 9-12 | 2,576 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
The Chiles Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
868 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Halifax Behavioral Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
841 Jimmy Ann Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Seabreeze High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 N Oleander Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 258-4674
Gr: 9-12 | 1,587 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
New Smyrna Beach High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 10th St
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 424-2555
Gr: 9-12 | 1,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
Deland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N Hill Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6909
Gr: 9-12 | 2,936 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Legacy Scholars Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Childrens Way
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 668-4774
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
University High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 W Rhode Island Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 968-0013
Gr: 9-12 | 2,855 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Deltona High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Wolf Pack Run
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 575-4153
Gr: 9-12 | 1,716 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1818.
Pine Ridge High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
926 Howland Blvd
Deltona, FL 32738
(386) 575-4195
Gr: 9-12 | 1,648 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1919.
Mainland High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 W International Speedway
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 258-4665
Gr: 9-12 | 1,964 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Washington Ave
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 740-9800
Gr: 6-12 | 1,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2121.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
208 Central Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 944-1111
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2222.
Richard Milburn Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 Mason Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 304-0086
Gr: 9-12 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Dept. Of Corrections Educational Program
Alternative School
1300 Red John Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
3840 Old Deland Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 238-4788
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Volusia County, FL?
How many public high schools are located in Volusia County?
27 public high schools are located in Volusia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Volusia County?
Volusia County public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Volusia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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