Hernando School District
School District · Brooksville, Florida
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
29
14 elem, 6 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
24,015
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
29
14 elem, 6 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
24,015
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Evaluating Hernando?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hernando as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology
Spring Hill · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise
Brooksville · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chocachatti Elementary School
Brooksville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#35 of 71
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
The short answer
Hernando ranks #35 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Hernando's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 27 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology (9.1/10), Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise (9.0/10), and Chocachatti Elementary School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.9/10 despite 79% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Hernando schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Hernando
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (27 of 29). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Chocachatti Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Gulf Coast Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (b.e.s.t.) | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Westside Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Deltona Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Frank W. Springstead High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Nature Coast Technical High | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 29 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $10,856 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Hernando demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Hernando students show an average math proficiency of 54.5% and ELA proficiency of 52.9%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Hernando with test data.
Schools in Hernando
29 schoolsElementary Schools14
Middle Schools6
High Schools7
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Brooksville
- Total Enrollment
- 24,015
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,410
- District spending per student
- $10,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 district spending per student in Hernando?
Hernando's district-level spending was $10,856 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is the highest-rated school in Hernando with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Hernando?
Across schools in Hernando with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.9%. 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.9%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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