Schools guide · Official grades as of September 1, 2026

Hernando County school grades and rankings (2025-26)

All 26 graded public schools in Hernando County, including charter schools, with their official grade, score and rank. Highest score first; tap a heading to sort.

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School	Type	Grade 2026	2025	Score	County rank	Florida rank	Reading	Math	Science	Grad rate	Notes
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math	Combination	A	A	81%	1 of 3	44 of 584	85%	88%	80%	–
Chocachatti Elementary School	Elementary	A	A	74%	1 of 11	189 of 1,786	76%	82%	78%	–
Brooksville Engineering, Science and Technology (b.e.s.t.) Academy	Middle	A	A	72%	1 of 6	98 of 561	72%	78%	50%	–	Charter
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology	Middle	A	A	72%	1 of 6	98 of 561	78%	80%	61%	–	Charter
Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise	High	A	A	66%	1 of 6	196 of 508	67%	70%	–	100%
Gulf Coast Elementary School	Elementary	A	C	65%	2 of 11	616 of 1,786	72%	64%	59%	–	Charter
Nature Coast Technical High	High	A	B	65%	2 of 6	226 of 508	67%	53%	74%	95%
West Hernando Middle School	Middle	A	B	65%	3 of 6	233 of 561	59%	65%	57%	–	Title I
Weeki Wachee High School	High	B	B	64%	3 of 6	252 of 508	52%	45%	73%	96%
Powell Middle School	Middle	B	B	63%	4 of 6	287 of 561	58%	66%	49%	–
Suncoast Elementary School	Elementary	A	B	63%	3 of 11	742 of 1,786	69%	75%	68%	–	Title I
Pine Grove Elementary School	Elementary	B	B	61%	4 of 11	871 of 1,786	60%	64%	62%	–	Title I
Winding Waters K-8	Combination	B	B	61%	2 of 3	404 of 584	54%	60%	49%	–
Fox Chapel Middle School	Middle	B	C	59%	5 of 6	378 of 561	54%	50%	49%	–	Title I
Frank W. Springstead High School	High	C	B	57%	4 of 6	421 of 508	51%	33%	65%	95%
D. S. Parrott Middle School	Middle	C	B	56%	6 of 6	448 of 561	46%	56%	47%	–	Title I
Explorer K-8	Combination	C	C	55%	3 of 3	508 of 584	51%	49%	42%	–	Title I
Spring Hill Elementary School	Elementary	B	C	55%	5 of 11	1,234 of 1,786	61%	56%	61%	–	Title I
Westside Elementary School	Elementary	B	C	55%	5 of 11	1,234 of 1,786	55%	59%	54%	–	Title I
Central High School	High	C	B	54%	5 of 6	474 of 508	51%	35%	60%	95%
Hernando High School	High	C	C	54%	5 of 6	474 of 508	54%	25%	64%	91%
Brooksville Elementary School	Elementary	C	C	51%	7 of 11	1,450 of 1,786	54%	56%	56%	–	Title I
John D. Floyd Elementary School	Elementary	C	C	51%	7 of 11	1,450 of 1,786	55%	54%	38%	–	Title I
Eastside Elementary School	Elementary	C	C	50%	9 of 11	1,497 of 1,786	57%	56%	48%	–	Title I
Moton Elementary School	Elementary	C	C	48%	10 of 11	1,585 of 1,786	49%	50%	63%	–	Title I
Deltona Elementary School	Elementary	C	C	45%	11 of 11	1,680 of 1,786	49%	44%	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.

Choosing a school is your decision. Grades are one measure. Visit the school, ask about class sizes, programs and transport, and talk to other parents. In line with fair housing law, we share official facts and help you find them; we don't steer anyone toward or away from any area.

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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