Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY 2.5Holly Hill’s public schools outscore 53% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Holly Hill, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On the state math tests, 45% of Holly Hill’s students scored proficient, 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.
Holly Hill’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 362 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Holly Hill’s, its schools beat 44%, 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 ↓
One elementary school, then 13 middle and ten high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Ubic Academy (private) and United Brethren in Christ 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 Holly Hill’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 Holly Hill, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Holly Hill
Holly Hill Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 601 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Holly Hill
Holly Hill Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 601 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Holly Hill
Holly Hill Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 601 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Holly Hill
Holly Hill Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 601 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Holly Hill
Holly Hill Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 601 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Holly Hill
Holly Hill Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 601 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Holly Hill’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
Holly Hill vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Holly Hill’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Hill | B− | Volusia County |
| Ormond Beach | B− | Volusia County |
| Daytona Beach | B− | Volusia County |
All 2 neighbors share Volusia County with Holly Hill, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Holly Hill
25 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 Holly Hill’s schools
Are Holly Hill’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools Holly Hill 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 44%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Holly Hill in?
Volusia County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 61,724 students in 85 schools (2024–25).
Where do Holly Hill kids go to high school?
One of 10 high schools, depending on your address: Deland High School, University High School, Spruce Creek High School, Mainland High School, Deltona High School, New Smyrna Beach High School, Pine Ridge High School, Seabreeze High School, Atlantic High School and T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School.
What is Holly Hill’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 Holly Hill 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 Holly Hill?
Yes: Ubic Academy (religious, grades K–12, 193 students) and United Brethren in Christ Academy (religious, grades K–12, 191 students).
Parents talk
What Holly Hill families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Holly Hill → 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.