Public schools in New Smyrna Beach, FL
6 open public schools with an address in New Smyrna Beach, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,964
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of New Smyrna Beach public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in New Smyrna Beach, FL: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,964 students, an average of 661 per school. The largest campus is New Smyrna Beach High School (1,687 students), and the largest elementary school is Chisholm Elementary School (479).
Every listed school belongs to Volusia. 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 18:1, higher than 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. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 42% 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 New Smyrna Beach
Elementary schools in New Smyrna Beach
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Elementary School Volusia | PK–05 | 479 | 14.1:1 | |
| Coronado Beach Elementary School Volusia | PK–05 | 242 | 16.7:1 | |
| Read-Pattillo Elementary School Volusia | PK–05 | 369 | 15.1:1 | |
| Samsula Academy Volusia · Charter | KG–05 | 151 | 21.6:1 |
Middle schools in New Smyrna Beach
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Smyrna Beach Middle School Volusia | 06–08 | 1,036 | 19.2:1 |
High schools in New Smyrna Beach
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Smyrna Beach High School Volusia | 09–12 | 1,687 | 23.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.9%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black7.3%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 New Smyrna Beach schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,964 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in New Smyrna Beach
How many public schools are in New Smyrna Beach, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in New Smyrna Beach: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,964 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve New Smyrna Beach?
All listed public schools with an address in New Smyrna Beach belong to Volusia. 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 New Smyrna Beach?
New Smyrna Beach High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in New Smyrna Beach, with 1,687 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in New Smyrna Beach?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in New Smyrna Beach are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Samsula Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in New Smyrna Beach schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across New Smyrna Beach public schools is 18:1, higher than 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 New Smyrna Beach 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