NCES CCD 2024-25 18 schools FL

Best-Resourced Schools in Spring Hill, FL

18 public K-12 schools in Spring Hill from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

18 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Spring Hill's 18 public schools is Explorer K-8, scoring 18/100, against a city average of 34.7/100. Computed live across every Spring Hill campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Spring Hill, FL, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

18
Schools
12,784
Students
34.7/100
Avg Quality
16.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Spring Hill Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Spring Hill, FL enrolls 12,784 students across 18 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 3 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 16.2:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 34.7/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Spring Hill on this index is Explorer K-8, at 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 1,544 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Spring Hill spans 2 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Spring Hill school enrollment varies 77× across entities

Spring Hill school enrollment ranges from 20 students (lowest) to 1,544 students (highest), a spread of 1,524 students. That ratio is an extreme outlier spread — among the widest gaps observed anywhere in this dataset. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Spring Hill has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 52.6% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Spring Hill student-teacher ratio is 16.2:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Spring Hill is typically wider than the Spring Hill-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

Spring Hill has higher-than-average charter school authorisation eligibility — 16.7% of the population qualifies for charter-school enrollment options

charter-school enrollment options eligibility is the federal threshold for charter school authorisation funding allocations, established under the state-specific charter law. Areas above 30% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic charter school authorisation formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

# School Score
1. Explorer K-8 18
2. Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math 42
3. Classical Preparatory School 40
4. Suncoast Elementary School 20
5. John D. Floyd Elementary School 19
6. Hudson Academy 26
7. Deltona Elementary School 19
8. Spring Hill Elementary School 39
9. Fox Chapel Middle School 19
10. Crews Lake Middle School. 39
11. Pasco Eschool-Virtual Franchise 79
12. Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School 26
13. Westside Elementary School 31
14. Shady Hills Elementary School 31
15. Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology 50
16. Pasco Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) 48
17. Gulf Coast Elementary School 24
18. Pace Center for Girls 55

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Spring Hill

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Explorer K-8 64.3/100
  2. 2 Spring Hill Elementary School 62.5/100
  3. 3 Suncoast Elementary School 61.6/100
  4. 4 Pasco Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) 61.1/100
  5. 5 John D. Floyd Elementary School 60.7/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Spring Hill, FL?

The highest-ranked school in Spring Hill is Explorer K-8 with a quality score of 18/100. There are 18 public schools in Spring Hill with 12,784 total students.

How many schools are in Spring Hill, FL?

Spring Hill has 18 public schools with a total enrollment of 12,784 students. 3 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 16.2:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.