Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 3.0High Point’s public schools score below 51% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving High Point, 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.
High Point’s schools, in brief
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 ↓
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 High Point’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 High Point, with each school’s own grade.
High Point’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
High Point vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share High Point’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| High Point | B− | Hernando County |
Every school in High Point
22 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 High Point’s schools
Are High Point’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools High Point 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 45%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is High Point in?
Hernando County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 23,734 students in 29 schools (2024–25).
Where do High Point 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 High Point’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 High Point spend per student?
$11,535 in Hernando County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What High Point families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near High Point → 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.