For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,194 students in 34601, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 34601, FL are Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise, Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) and Hernando Virtual Instruction. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34601 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34601, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34601, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1070 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7013
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7013
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.)
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
835 School St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 544-2373
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 544-2373
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Hernando Virtual Instruction
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7072
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7072
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Center For Success And Independence Brooksville Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Culbreath Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 799-5621
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 799-5621
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Hernando High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Bell Ave
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7015
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7015
Gr: 6-12 | 1,270 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
D. S. Parrott Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19220 Youth Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7075
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7075
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
919 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7000
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7000
Gr: 1-12
34601, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hernando County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1919 N Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-700
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-700
1036 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7013
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7013
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 29%
840 St. Francis Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 754-2464
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 754-2464
919 North Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7024
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7024
Second Chance School At Kennedy Park (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
895 Kennedy Blvd.
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7008
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7008
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 34601, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 34601, FL include Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise, Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) and Hernando Virtual Instruction.
How many public middle schools are located in 34601?
7 public middle schools are located in 34601.
What is the racial composition of students in 34601?
34601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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