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6.4 avg / 10

Hernando School District

School District · Brooksville, Florida

Students: 24,015
Teachers (FTE): 1,410

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

29

14 elem, 6 mid, 7 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,856

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

How this district compares

Florida rank

#32 of 70

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Florida avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,856

$905 vs Florida median

District size

24,015 students

Larger than Florida median

About Hernando

Hernando is a Brooksville, Florida school district serving 29 schools. The district educates 24,015 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $10,856 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Hernando demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Moton Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Hernando students show an average math proficiency of 50.8% and ELA proficiency of 50.4%.

The district includes 14 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 7 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Hernando, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 50.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.4%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Hernando with test data.

District Details

State
Florida
City
Brooksville
Total Enrollment
24,015
Teachers (FTE)
1,410
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hernando?

Hernando has 29 schools in total — 14 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hernando?

The average composite rating for Hernando is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hernando?

Hernando spends $10,856 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hernando?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hernando is 17:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hernando?

Moton Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hernando with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Hernando?

Across schools in Hernando with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hernando compare to other districts in Florida?

Hernando has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 29 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
50.8%
ELA Proficiency
50.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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