Volusia

The Volusia school district in Florida encompasses 87 schools, including 49 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 16 high schools, and 10 alternative schools. The district exhibits a diverse range of school performance, with several standout institutions that rank among the top in the state, as well as some lower-performing schools that may require additional support.

Some of the highest-performing schools in the district include Spruce Creek High School, which is ranked 202nd out of 844 Florida high schools and has a 4-star rating, and Seabreeze High School, ranked 150th and also with a 4-star rating. At the elementary level, Sweetwater Elementary School and Coronado Beach Elementary School are standouts, ranked 112th and 15th out of 2,258 Florida elementary schools, respectively, and both earning 5-star ratings.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district. For example, in 10th grade English Language Arts, Spruce Creek High School has a 66% proficiency rate, while Richard Milburn Academy has only an 11% proficiency rate. Additionally, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4% is a concern and likely contributes to the performance disparities observed across the schools.