Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 3.0Spring Hill’s public schools score below 51% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Spring Hill, 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.
Spring Hill’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 468 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Spring Hill’s, its schools beat 30%, lower than their 49% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
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 ↓
Eight elementary schools, then four middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology, Gulf Coast Elementary School, Spring Hill Christian Academy (private), Grace Education Academy LLC (private), Grace Education Academy LLC, West (private), Life Preparatory School (private), Wider Horizons School (private), Faith Christian Academy (private) and Spring Hill Christian Academy West (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 Spring Hill’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 Spring Hill, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Spring Hill · depends on your address
Frank W. Springstead High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,853 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Nature Coast Technical High
Grades 9–12 · 1,293 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Brooksville
10th grade in Spring Hill · depends on your address
Frank W. Springstead High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,853 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Nature Coast Technical High
Grades 9–12 · 1,293 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Brooksville
11th grade in Spring Hill · depends on your address
Frank W. Springstead High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,853 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Nature Coast Technical High
Grades 9–12 · 1,293 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Brooksville
12th grade in Spring Hill · depends on your address
Frank W. Springstead High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,853 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Nature Coast Technical High
Grades 9–12 · 1,293 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Brooksville
Spring Hill’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
Spring Hill vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Spring Hill’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill | B− | Hernando County |
Every school in Spring Hill
21 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).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Hernando County Jail and Pace Center for Girls).
Questions about Spring Hill’s schools
Are Spring Hill’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Spring Hill 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 30%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Spring Hill in?
Hernando County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 23,734 students in 29 schools (2024–25).
Where do Spring Hill kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Frank W. Springstead High School and Nature Coast Technical High.
What is Spring Hill’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 Spring Hill spend per student?
$11,535 in Hernando County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Spring Hill?
Yes: Spring Hill Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 373 students), Grace Education Academy LLC (religious, grades PK–12, 284 students), Grace Education Academy LLC, West (religious, grades PK–12, 278 students), Life Preparatory School (religious, grades PK–10, 203 students), Wider Horizons School (nonsectarian, grades PK–11, 156 students), Faith Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 96 students) and Spring Hill Christian Academy West (religious, grades PK–K, 59 students). Spring Hill also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Spring Hill families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Spring 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.