For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,178 students in 34601, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34601, FL are Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise, Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) and Hernando Virtual Instruction. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34601 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34601, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34601, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1070 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7013
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7013
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.)
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
835 School St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 544-2373
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 544-2373
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Hernando Virtual Instruction
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7072
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7072
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Hernando High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Bell Ave
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7015
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7015
Gr: 6-12 | 1,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
D. S. Parrott Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19220 Youth Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7075
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7075
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
919 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7000
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7000
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 34601, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34601, FL include Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise, Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) and Hernando Virtual Instruction.
How many public middle schools are located in 34601?
6 public middle schools are located in 34601.
What is the racial composition of students in 34601?
34601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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