Public schools in Brooksville, FL
17 open public schools with an address in Brooksville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,591
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
3 magnet · 3 virtual
An overview of Brooksville public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Brooksville, FL: 5 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 4 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,591 students, an average of 623 per school. The largest campus is Central High School (1,444 students), and the largest elementary school is Pine Grove Elementary School (943).
Every listed school belongs to Hernando. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 3 magnet schools, 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 53% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Brooksville
Elementary schools in Brooksville
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooksville Elementary School Hernando | PK–05 | 687 | 15.6:1 | |
| Chocachatti Elementary School Hernando · Magnet | PK–05 | 783 | 15.7:1 | |
| Eastside Elementary School Hernando | PK–05 | 754 | 15.1:1 | |
| Moton Elementary School Hernando | PK–05 | 671 | 17.2:1 | |
| Pine Grove Elementary School Hernando | PK–05 | 943 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Brooksville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) Hernando · Charter | 06–08 | 88 | 14.7:1 | |
| D. S. Parrott Middle School Hernando | 06–08 | 745 | 19.6:1 | |
| Powell Middle School Hernando · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,041 | 18.9:1 | |
| West Hernando Middle School Hernando | 06–08 | 666 | 17.5:1 |
High schools in Brooksville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School Hernando | 09–12 | 1,444 | 18.8:1 | |
| Hernando County Jail Hernando · Alternative School | 08–12 | 5 | — | |
| Hernando High School Hernando | 09–12 | 1,299 | 21.7:1 | |
| Nature Coast Technical High Hernando · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,293 | 20.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Brooksville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Academy Hernando · Alternative School | 04–12 | 126 | 7.9:1 | |
| Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise Hernando · Virtual | 01–12 | 46 | 7.7:1 | |
| Hernando Virtual Instruction Hernando · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Hernando Virtual Instruction Program Hernando · Virtual | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.7%
- Hispanic26.4%
- Black10.4%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Brooksville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,591 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Brooksville
How many public schools are in Brooksville, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Brooksville: 5 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 10,591 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Brooksville?
All listed public schools with an address in Brooksville belong to Hernando. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Brooksville?
Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Brooksville, with 1,444 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Brooksville?
Yes. 1 of the 17 public schools in Brooksville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.). Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Brooksville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Brooksville public schools is 16.5:1, similar to the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Brooksville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities