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Schools in Hernando · Citrus County School District

Hernando’s public schools score below 67% of Florida districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the public school district serving Hernando, 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.

#542of 638 Florida townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% 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.

Reading proficiency
48%
▼ 4 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Math proficiency
47%
▼ 5 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85%
▼ 3 pts vs FL 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$11.8K
▼ 9% vs FL $13.0K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.2
FL 18.0 · smaller classes
Schools in town
2
8,578 students on the public path
In brief

Hernando’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 48% of tested students were proficient in reading and 47% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,807 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then four middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Solid Rock Christian Academy (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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Hernando’s grade

C Test scoresC Graduation

C: better than 33% of Florida school districts, #542 of 638 Florida towns. Both inputs trail the Florida average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

Florida school districts we grade (76)Better than 33%
Lower resultsHigher results
Florida towns with similar household incomes (173)Better than 36%
CC+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 8,626 test results and a graduating class of 950 could put Hernando anywhere from C to C+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Hernando’s students in the tested grades sat them (8,358 in math, 8,895 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hernando, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Hernando Elementary SchoolCitrus County School DistrictB−
6–84 middle schoolsDepends on your addressB− to B
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressC to B−

Hernando’s public schools are run by Citrus County School District, which also serves Crystal River and Inverness. 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.

Citrus County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 25 schools · 15,531 students, up 1% since 2020–21 · 17.2 per teacher (FL 18.0)
$11,807FL $13,006 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading48%
State average 52.1% · 8895 students tested
Math47%
State average 52.2% · 8358 students tested

Hernando vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Hernando’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
HernandoCCitrus County

Every school in Hernando

9 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).

District schools in Hernandoby address
Hernando Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B−
730 students16:1Rate it →
Also serving Hernandoin other towns
Inverness Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Inverness
B
911 students16:1Rate it →
Crystal River Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Crystal River
B−
906 students18:1Rate it →
Lecanto Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lecanto
B−
786 students19:1Rate it →
Citrus Springs Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Citrus Springs
B
752 students18:1Rate it →
Lecanto High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Lecanto
B−
1,735 students20:1Rate it →
Citrus High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Inverness
C+
1,465 students19:1Rate it →
Crystal River High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Crystal River
C
1,293 students20:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Solid Rock Christian Academy
Grades PK–12 · Inverness
Private · Religious
269 students17:1Rate it →

Questions about Hernando’s schools

Are Hernando’s schools good?

On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Hernando children attend score below 67% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #542 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 36%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Hernando in?

Citrus County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 15,531 students in 25 schools (2024–25).

Where do Hernando kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Lecanto High School, Citrus High School and Crystal River High School.

What is Hernando’s graduation rate?

85% of the class of 2023 in Citrus County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.

How much does Hernando spend per student?

$11,807 in Citrus County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Hernando?

Yes: Solid Rock Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 269 students).

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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.