Best 34601 Florida Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,178 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 41% 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 (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1070 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7013
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.)
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
835 School St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 544-2373
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Hernando Virtual Instruction
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1070 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7072
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Hernando High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Bell Ave
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7015
Gr: 6-12 | 1,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
D. S. Parrott Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19220 Youth Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7075
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
919 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7000
Gr: 1-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 34601 Florida

34601, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
801 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7018
1919 N Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-700
700 Bell Ave
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7019
1036 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7013
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 29%
840 St. Francis Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 754-2464
919 North Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7001
919 North Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7024
895 Kennedy Blvd.
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7008

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 34601, FL?
How many public middle schools are located in 34601?
6 public middle schools are located in 34601.
What is the racial composition of students in 34601?
34601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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