Public schools in Spring Hill, FL
16 open public schools with an address in Spring Hill, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,968
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
3
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Spring Hill public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Spring Hill, FL: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,968 students, an average of 811 per school. The largest campus is Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students), and the largest elementary school is Explorer K-8 (1,544).
Hernando operates the most schools here (12), and 2 regular districts have at least one Spring Hill campus. 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 16.4:1, 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 3 charter schools, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 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 Spring Hill
Elementary schools in Spring Hill
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math Hernando · Magnet | KG–08 | 1,456 | 16.2:1 | |
| Deltona Elementary School Hernando | PK–05 | 854 | 15.3:1 | |
| Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School Pasco | PK–05 | 568 | 15.9:1 | |
| Explorer K-8 Hernando | PK–08 | 1,544 | 16.3:1 | |
| Gulf Coast Elementary School Hernando · Charter | KG–05 | 106 | 17.7:1 | |
| John D. Floyd Elementary School Hernando | PK–05 | 920 | 16.4:1 | |
| Shady Hills Elementary School Pasco | PK–05 | 444 | 12.2:1 | |
| Spring Hill Elementary School Hernando | PK–05 | 829 | 18:1 | |
| Suncoast Elementary School Hernando | PK–05 | 967 | 17.9:1 | |
| Westside Elementary School Hernando | PK–05 | 512 | 14.2:1 |
Middle schools in Spring Hill
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crews Lake Middle School. Pasco | 06–08 | 709 | 16.4:1 | |
| Fox Chapel Middle School Hernando | 06–08 | 815 | 18.1:1 | |
| Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology Hernando · Charter | 06–08 | 217 | 18.1:1 |
High schools in Spring Hill
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank W. Springstead High School Hernando · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,853 | 21.8:1 | |
| Pace Center for Girls Hernando · Alternative School | 06–12 | 20 | 4.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Spring Hill
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Preparatory School Pasco · Charter | KG–12 | 1,154 | 16.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.3%
- Hispanic31.8%
- Black6%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Spring Hill schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,968 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Spring Hill
How many public schools are in Spring Hill, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Spring Hill: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 12,968 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Spring Hill?
Schools with an address in Spring Hill belong to 2 education agencies, led by Hernando (12 schools), Pasco (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Spring Hill?
Frank W. Springstead High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Spring Hill, with 1,853 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Spring Hill?
Yes. 3 of the 16 public schools in Spring Hill are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Classical Preparatory School, Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology, Gulf Coast Elementary School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Spring Hill schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Spring Hill public schools is 16.4:1, 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 Spring Hill 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