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Central High School

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Central High School ranks 576 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

576^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 32% of Florida high schools

Summary

Central High School is a public high school located in Brooksville, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,452 students. The school is part of the Hernando District, which is ranked 48 out of 67 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Central High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida high schools, typically falling between the 400-600 range out of around 800 schools.

One of the key metrics that differentiates Central High School is its consistently lower test scores compared to the Hernando District and the state of Florida. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 25% of Central High School students were proficient or better in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 50% in the Hernando District and 60% statewide. Central High School also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.9% to 46.9% in recent years, compared to the Hernando District average of 31.4%.

When comparing Central High School to other nearby high schools in the Hernando District, it becomes clear that Central High School is one of the lower-performing schools. Both Hernando High School and Nature Coast Technical High School outperform Central High School in test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics. The two magnet high schools in the Hernando District, Nature Coast Technical High and Frank W. Springstead High School, consistently outperform Central High School and the district average in most metrics, suggesting that the magnet school model may be more effective in improving student outcomes.

1,444

Students ?

18.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,673

Per pupil spending ?

46.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

14075 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613

(352) 797-7020

District: Hernando

Feeder schools for Central High School:

Elementary:

John D. Floyd Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.5%

Hispanic:

34.3%

African American:

10.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 59th percentile in 2014 → 32nd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (47% vs 62% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (47% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 27 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg52%

Florida avg62%

576^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 21 pts since 2016

From top 47% (2016) to bottom 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 5High Schools in the Hernando

48^th of 67Hernando among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	31.2	576 of 844	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.8	496 of 807	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.7	463 of 792	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.6	484 of 774	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.3	408 of 746	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.4	434 of 734	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.8	406 of 716	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.6	367 of 714	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.9	327 of 693	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.7	279 of 687	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	37.6	396 of 648	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.3	264 of 606	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.7	298 of 622	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.0	276 of 620	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	55.5	284 of 587	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	53.1	284 of 577	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	51.5	286 of 563	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	55.0	224 of 477	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	53.3	243 of 487	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	58.3	212 of 484	56.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Biology 159%-12 vs state

US History58%-13 vs state

English Language Arts47%-10 vs state

Geometry40%-15 vs state

Algebra 125%-35 vs state

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Schools Near Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central High School	Public	9-12	14075 Ken Austin Pkwy	Brooksville	34613	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	No	(352) 797-7020	1,444	77	18.7	46.7%	700 (48.5%)	145 (10.0%)	495 (34.3%)	28 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (5.1%)	31.2	576^th of 844 public high schools	31.8%		33.8	496^th of 807 public high schools	38.5%	80	37.0	54.0	25.0	40.0	59.0	58.0	$10,673	$358	$10,315
Weeki Wachee High School	Public	9-12	12150 Vespa Way	Weeki Wachee	34614	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	No	(352) 797-7029	1,437	65	22.1	47.6%	886 (61.7%)	90 (6.3%)	362 (25.2%)	10 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (6.0%)	32.2	562^nd of 844 public high schools	33.4%		37.6	444^th of 807 public high schools	45.0%	118	39.0	46.0	27.0	35.0	66.0	65.0	$10,032	$303	$9,729
Nature Coast Technical High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4057 California St	Brooksville	34604	Hernando County	Hernando	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 797-7088	1,293	63	20.5	33.8%	727 (56.2%)	68 (5.3%)	388 (30.0%)	30 (2.3%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (5.9%)	46.9	373^rd of 844 public high schools	55.8%		48.1	325^th of 807 public high schools	59.7%	48	51.0	63.0	51.0	52.0	68.0	63.0	$10,638	$512	$10,126
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	3139 Dumont Ave	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 667-1918	20	4	4.6	60.0%	12 (60.0%)	3 (15.0%)	4 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)								(n/a)
Hernando County Jail	Public	8-12	16425 Spring Hill Dr	Brooksville	34604	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	No	(352) 797-3408	5	0			3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Frank W. Springstead High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3300 Mariner Blvd	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 797-7010	1,853	85	21.8	46.5%	904 (48.8%)	131 (7.1%)	633 (34.2%)	53 (2.9%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	128 (6.9%)	39.9	466^th of 844 public high schools	44.8%		43.3	386^th of 807 public high schools	52.2%	80	36.0	56.0	22.0	41.0	73.0	71.0	$9,204	$242	$8,963
Hernando High School	Public	6-12	700 Bell Ave	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	No	(352) 797-7015	1,299	60	21.6	51.7%	786 (60.5%)	181 (13.9%)	242 (18.6%)	14 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	70 (5.4%)	26.9	619^th of 844 public high schools	26.7%		29.1	551^st of 807 public high schools	31.7%	68	46.0	47.0	25.0	28.0	56.0	52.0	$9,858	$320	$9,539
Camp E-Nini Hassee	Public	6-12	7027 E Stagecoach Tr	Floral City	34436	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(888) 726-3883	17	2	8.5	17.6%	12 (70.6%)	1 (5.9%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hudson High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	14410 Cobra Way	Hudson	34669	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 774-4200	1,497	71	21.2	48.3%	1,016 (67.9%)	76 (5.1%)	299 (20.0%)	20 (1.3%)	11 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	73 (4.9%)	35.7	516^th of 844 public high schools	38.9%		33.9	492^nd of 807 public high schools	39.0%	24	44.0	50.0	34.0	39.0	65.0	67.0	$9,827	$1,160	$8,667
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	3630 W Educational Path	Lecanto	34461	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 464-6520	29	2	14.5	86.2%	21 (72.4%)	1 (3.4%)	4 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.3%)								(n/a)							$9,893	$3,223	$6,670

Frequently Asked Questions about Central High School

Is Central High School a good school?

Central High School ranks 576^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Central High School in?

Hernando

What schools feed into Central High School?

Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : John D. Floyd Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Central High School?

Students at Central High School are 48% White, 34% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Central High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,444 students attended Central High School.

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