Photo: FLboats · CC BY-SA 4.0DeLand’s public schools outscore 53% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving DeLand, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 45% of students in DeLand’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Florida average (52%). 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.
DeLand’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 468 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of DeLand’s, its schools beat 33%, lower than their 53% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 48% of tested students were proficient in reading and 45% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,204 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Deland Middle School, then Deland High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Barnabas Episcopal School (private), St. Peter Catholic School (private), Stetson Baptist Christian School (private), Casa Montessori (private), Deland Preparatory Academy (private), Children's House Montessori School (private), Blue Jay Academy of South Daytona (private), Blue Jay Academy West Volusia (private), T.o.p Academy (private) and T.O.P. Academy (private) are 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 DeLand’s grade
B−: better than 53% of Florida school districts, #413 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 DeLand, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in DeLand
Deland Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,059 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Deland
7th grade in DeLand
Deland Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,059 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Deland
8th grade in DeLand
Deland Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,059 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Deland
9th grade in DeLand
Deland High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,936 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Deland
10th grade in DeLand
Deland High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,936 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Deland
DeLand’s public schools are run by Volusia County School District. 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
DeLand vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share DeLand’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| DeLand | B− | Volusia County |
| Lake Helen | B− | Volusia County |
| Deltona | B− | Volusia County |
All 2 neighbors share Volusia County with DeLand, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in DeLand
18 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 DeLand’s schools
Are DeLand’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools DeLand children attend outscore 53% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #413 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 33%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is DeLand in?
Volusia County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 61,724 students in 85 schools (2024–25).
Where do DeLand kids go to high school?
Deland High School in Deland, with 2,936 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is DeLand’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Volusia County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does DeLand spend per student?
$11,204 in Volusia County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in DeLand?
Yes: St. Barnabas Episcopal School (religious, grades PK–8, 377 students), St. Peter Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 243 students), Stetson Baptist Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 218 students), Casa Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–9, 123 students), Deland Preparatory Academy (nonsectarian, grades 5–12, 101 students), Children's House Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 79 students), Blue Jay Academy of South Daytona (special education, grades K–12, 77 students), Blue Jay Academy West Volusia (special education, grades PK–12, 76 students), T.o.p Academy (religious, grades 1–8, 15 students) and T.O.P. Academy (religious, grades 1–8, 14 students).
Parents talk
What DeLand families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near DeLand → 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.