Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 3.0Brookridge’s public schools score below 51% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Brookridge, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Brookridge’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 344 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Brookridge’s, its schools beat 39%, lower than their 49% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 48% of tested students were proficient in reading and 50% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,535 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
13 elementary schools, then eight middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
For Each 1 Reach 1 Mentoring Program Inc. (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Brookridge’s grade
B−: better than 49% of Florida school districts, #440 of 638 Florida towns. Graduation is above the Florida average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Brookridge, with each school’s own grade.
Brookridge’s public schools are run by Hernando County School District, which also serves Brooksville. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Brookridge vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Brookridge’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Brookridge | B− | Hernando County |
Every school in Brookridge
23 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Brookridge’s schools
Are Brookridge’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Brookridge children attend score below 51% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #440 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 39%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Brookridge in?
Hernando County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 23,734 students in 29 schools (2024–25).
Where do Brookridge kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Frank W. Springstead High School, Central High School, Weeki Wachee High School, Hernando High School and Nature Coast Technical High.
What is Brookridge’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Hernando County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Brookridge spend per student?
$11,535 in Hernando County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Brookridge?
Yes: For Each 1 Reach 1 Mentoring Program Inc. (nonsectarian, grades K–9, 39 students).
Parents talk
What Brookridge families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Brookridge → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.