Louis P. Thursby House · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Orange City’s public schools outscore 53% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Orange City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On the state math tests, 45% of Orange City’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.
Orange City’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 402 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Orange City’s, its schools beat 42%, 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 ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is River Springs Middle School, then University High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Sunrise Academy (private) and Divine Academy of Volusia County (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 Orange City’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 Orange City, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Orange City · depends on your address
Manatee Cove Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 787 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Orange City Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 594 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Orange City · depends on your address
Manatee Cove Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 787 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Orange City Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 594 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Orange City · depends on your address
Manatee Cove Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 787 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Orange City Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 594 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Orange City · depends on your address
Manatee Cove Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 787 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Orange City Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 594 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Orange City · depends on your address
Manatee Cove Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 787 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Orange City Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 594 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Orange City · depends on your address
Manatee Cove Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 787 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Orange City Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 594 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Orange City · depends on your address
Manatee Cove Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 787 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Orange City Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 594 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Orange City
River Springs Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,218 students · 20:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Orange City
River Springs Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,218 students · 20:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Orange City
River Springs Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,218 students · 20:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Orange City
University High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,855 students · 25:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Orange City
University High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,855 students · 25:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Orange City
University High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,855 students · 25:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Orange City
University High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,855 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Orange City’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
Orange City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Orange City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Orange City | B− | Volusia County |
| DeBary | B− | Volusia County |
| Deltona | B− | Volusia County |
All 2 neighbors share Volusia County with Orange City, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Orange City
6 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 Orange City’s schools
Are Orange City’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools Orange City 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 42%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Orange City in?
Volusia County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 61,724 students in 85 schools (2024–25).
Where do Orange City kids go to high school?
University High School, with 2,855 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Orange City’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 Orange City 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 Orange City?
Yes: Sunrise Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 336 students) and Divine Academy of Volusia County (religious, grades K–10, 26 students).
Parents talk
What Orange City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Orange City → 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.