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HERNANDO

Florida · Public School District
32
Schools
24,058
Students
$10,990
Per-Pupil Spend
-23% nat'l
56.9%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

HERNANDO is a public school district in Florida serving 24,058 students across 32 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high schools, among them 3 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,990 is below the national average for a US public school district. 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (32)
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL09–121,426
FRANK W. SPRINGSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL09–121,896
HERNANDO COUNTY JAIL08–127
HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL06–121,299
NATURE COAST TECHNICAL HIGH09–121,298
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS06–1243
WEEKI WACHEE HIGH SCHOOL09–121,435
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,990-23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
40%
State
45.0%
Local (property tax)
39.9%
Federal
15.2%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (40%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
32
Schools
24,058
Students
57%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 32 schools including 3 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,990, spending is 23% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in HERNANDO?
HERNANDO has 32 public schools, serving a total of 24,058 students.
What is the graduation rate for HERNANDO?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does HERNANDO spend per student?
HERNANDO spends $10,990 per pupil — 23% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in HERNANDO?
57% of students in HERNANDO qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in HERNANDO?
Yes — 3 of the 32 schools in HERNANDO are charter schools.
What grade levels does HERNANDO serve?
HERNANDO serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for HERNANDO?
The median opportunity score across schools in HERNANDO is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.