For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 7,681 students in Hernando County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Hernando County, FL are Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise, Hernando Virtual Instruction and Nature Coast Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hernando County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hernando County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Hernando County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nature Coast Technical 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hernando County (2025-26)
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.
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: #33.
Nature Coast Technical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4057 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352) 797-7088
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352) 797-7088
Gr: 9-12 | 1,346 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Frank W. Springstead High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7010
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,893 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3139 Dumont Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 667-1918
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 667-1918
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Weeki Wachee High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12150 Vespa Way
Brooksville, FL 34614
(352) 797-7029
Brooksville, FL 34614
(352) 797-7029
Gr: 9-12 | 1,402 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Central High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14075 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7020
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,452 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Endeavor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14063 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7013
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7013
Gr: 4-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Hernando County Jail
Alternative School
16425 Spring Hill Dr
Brooksville, FL 34603
(352) 797-3408
Brooksville, FL 34603
(352) 797-3408
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
919 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7000
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7000
Gr: 1-12
Hernando County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ewes - E-how-kee Camp (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
397 Culbreath Rd
Brooksville, FL 34602
(727) 461-2990
Brooksville, FL 34602
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 4-12
2139 Deborah Drive
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 688-5092
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 688-5092
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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
14075 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7091
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7091
4057 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352) 797-7091
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352) 797-7091
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hernando County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Hernando County, FL include Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise, Hernando Virtual Instruction and Nature Coast Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hernando County?
12 public high schools are located in Hernando County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hernando County?
Hernando County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hernando County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hernando County include: Nature Coast Technical High School vs. Frank W. Springstead High School, Central High School vs. Frank W. Springstead High School, Weeki Wachee High School vs. Central High School
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