Schools guide · Official grades as of September 1, 2026
Charlotte County school grades and rankings (2025-26)
All 20 graded public schools in Charlotte County, including charter schools, with their official grade, score and rank. Highest score first; tap a heading to sort.
All schools in Charlotte County
| School | Type | Grade 2026 | 2025 | Score | County rank | Florida rank | Reading | Math | Science | Grad rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School | High | A | A | 85% | 1 of 4 | 30 of 508 | 85% | 87% | 91% | 97% | Charter |
| L. A. Ainger Middle School | Middle | A | A | 71% | 1 of 4 | 117 of 561 | 69% | 74% | 60% | – | |
| Port Charlotte Middle School | Middle | A | A | 69% | 2 of 4 | 151 of 561 | 67% | 70% | 55% | – | Title I |
| Sallie Jones Elementary School | Elementary | A | A | 69% | 1 of 10 | 394 of 1,786 | 70% | 77% | 79% | – | Title I |
| Lemon Bay High School | High | A | A | 68% | 2 of 4 | 145 of 508 | 65% | 55% | 75% | 98% | |
| Meadow Park Elementary School | Elementary | A | C | 67% | 2 of 10 | 502 of 1,786 | 63% | 75% | 66% | – | Title I |
| Liberty Elementary School | Elementary | A | B | 66% | 3 of 10 | 551 of 1,786 | 66% | 68% | 61% | – | Title I |
| Vineland Elementary School | Elementary | A | A | 65% | 4 of 10 | 616 of 1,786 | 67% | 76% | 68% | – | Title I |
| Babcock Neighborhood School | Combination | B | A | 64% | 1 of 2 | 333 of 584 | 63% | 58% | 53% | 94% | Charter |
| Deep Creek Elementary School | Elementary | A | A | 64% | 5 of 10 | 682 of 1,786 | 68% | 68% | 50% | – | Title I |
| Punta Gorda Middle School | Middle | A | C | 64% | 3 of 4 | 255 of 561 | 61% | 67% | 55% | – | |
| Charlotte High School | High | B | B | 63% | 3 of 4 | 282 of 508 | 56% | 46% | 76% | 95% | |
| Charlotte Virtual Franchise | Combination | B | A | 63% | 2 of 2 | 358 of 584 | 79% | 50% | 27% | 100% | |
| Murdock Middle School | Middle | B | B | 62% | 4 of 4 | 311 of 561 | 59% | 59% | 44% | – | Title I |
| Port Charlotte High School | High | B | C | 60% | 4 of 4 | 365 of 508 | 56% | 41% | 72% | 92% | |
| Myakka River Elementary School | Elementary | B | B | 59% | 6 of 10 | 984 of 1,786 | 64% | 65% | 55% | – | Title I |
| East Elementary School | Elementary | B | B | 56% | 7 of 10 | 1,168 of 1,786 | 61% | 66% | 48% | – | Title I |
| Kingsway Elementary School | Elementary | B | C | 54% | 8 of 10 | 1,304 of 1,786 | 47% | 60% | 54% | – | Title I |
| Neil Armstrong Elementary School | Elementary | C | C | 51% | 9 of 10 | 1,450 of 1,786 | 57% | 54% | 47% | – | Title I |
| Peace River Elementary School | Elementary | C | C | 45% | 10 of 10 | 1,680 of 1,786 | 42% | 42% | 35% | – | Title I |
How to read this
- Grade: the official A to F grade from the Florida Department of Education.
- Score: the percentage of possible points the school earned. It decides the grade.
- Rank: where the score places the school among the same type of school, in the county and across Florida.
- Reading, Math, Science: the percentage of students who passed the state test.
- Grad rate: high school graduation rate for 2024-25.
- Title I: the school gets extra federal funding to support students from lower-income families.
- ESE / alternative center: a school mainly for students with special needs or in alternative programs.
Private schools, religious schools and home schooling are not graded by the state. See our Schools guide for every type of school, special needs support, gifted programs and scholarships.
Source: Florida Department of Education, 2025-26 School Grades (as of September 1, 2026). Data current as of September 1, 2026. Grades are published every summer, and we update this page when they are. Rankings are calculated by HomesCalculator.com from the official scores. Always check the zoned school for a specific address with the school district.
Common questions
How are Florida schools graded?
The Florida Department of Education grades public schools A to F each summer, mostly on state test results: how many students pass reading, math, science and social studies, how much students improve (learning gains), and, for high schools, graduation rates and college or career courses. The score is the percentage of possible points the school earned.
What does the rank mean?
We rank each school by its score (percent of possible points) against the same type of school: elementary against elementary, high against high, in its county and across Florida. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Does a school's grade decide which school my child attends?
No. Your address decides your zoned school. Florida also lets you apply to other public schools with space, charter schools and magnet programs. Always check the zone for a specific address with the school district.
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