Photo: Connor J. Williams · CC BY 3.0Deltona’s public schools outscore 53% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Deltona, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 45% of students in Deltona’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.
Deltona’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 459 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Deltona’s, its schools beat 31%, 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 ↓
Seven elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Trinity Christian Academy (private), Good Shepherd Academy (private), Deltona Adventist School (private) and Exceptional Learning Institute (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 Deltona’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 Deltona, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Deltona · depends on your address
Deltona Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,132 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Galaxy Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 939 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Heritage Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 932 students · 19:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Deltona · depends on your address
Deltona Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,132 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Galaxy Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 939 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Heritage Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 932 students · 19:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Deltona · depends on your address
Deltona Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,132 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Galaxy Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 939 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Heritage Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 932 students · 19:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Deltona · depends on your address
Deltona High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,716 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Pine Ridge High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,648 students · 22:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Deltona · depends on your address
Deltona High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,716 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Pine Ridge High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,648 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Deltona · depends on your address
Deltona High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,716 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Pine Ridge High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,648 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Deltona · depends on your address
Deltona High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,716 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Pine Ridge High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,648 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Deltona’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
Deltona vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Deltona’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Deltona | B− | Volusia County |
| Orange City | B− | Volusia County |
| DeBary | B− | Volusia County |
| DeLand | B− | Volusia County |
All 3 neighbors share Volusia County with Deltona, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Deltona
17 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 Deltona’s schools
Are Deltona’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools Deltona 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 31%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Deltona in?
Volusia County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 61,724 students in 85 schools (2024–25).
Where do Deltona kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Deltona High School and Pine Ridge High School.
What is Deltona’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 Deltona 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 Deltona?
Yes: Trinity Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 742 students), Good Shepherd Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 235 students), Deltona Adventist School (religious, grades PK–8, 72 students) and Exceptional Learning Institute (special education, grades PK–2, 22 students).
Parents talk
What Deltona families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Deltona → 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.