Best Daytona Beach Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,528 students in Daytona Beach, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Daytona Beach, FL are Stewart Treatment Center, The Chiles Academy and Halifax Behavioral Services. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daytona Beach, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Daytona Beach have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Daytona Beach, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Seabreeze High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Daytona Beach, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stewart Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
The Chiles Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
868 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Halifax Behavioral Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
841 Jimmy Ann Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Seabreeze High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 N Oleander Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 258-4674
Gr: 9-12 | 1,587 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Mainland High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 W International Speedway
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 258-4665
Gr: 9-12 | 1,964 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Richard Milburn Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 Mason Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 304-0086
Gr: 9-12 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Dept. Of Corrections Educational Program
Alternative School
1300 Red John Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
3840 Old Deland Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 238-4788
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Daytona Beach, Florida

Daytona Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1770 Technology Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 226-4100
Gr: 11-12
1770 Technology Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 506-4100
Gr: 11-12 | 166 students Minority enrollment: 26%
868 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 947-5800
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Minority enrollment: 84%
108 N Nova Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(904) 930-4670
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Minority enrollment: 55%
1004 Big Tree Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5904
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
1219 Dunn Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 255-4568
Gr: PK | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Halifax Convalescence (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
820 North Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-4575
Gr: PK-12
1200 Center Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6290
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
1265 N Grandview Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6380
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
729 Loomis Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32115
(904) 255-6475
1025 Mason Ave # 1031
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 304-0086
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: 7-11
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5993
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
3875 Tiger Bay Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 42%
3875 Tiger Bay Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 62%
3875 Tiger Bay Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 60%
1047 Madison Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 947-5990
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
381 North Lincoln St
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 734-7190

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Daytona Beach, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Daytona Beach, FL include Stewart Treatment Center, The Chiles Academy and Halifax Behavioral Services.
How many public high schools are located in Daytona Beach?
8 public high schools are located in Daytona Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Daytona Beach?
Daytona Beach public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Daytona Beach are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Daytona Beach include: Mainland High School vs. Seabreeze High School, Seabreeze High School vs. Mainland High School

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