Top Rankings
Volusia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 31 public middle schools serving 17,162 students in Volusia School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Florida.
Public Middle Schools in Volusia School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
89 Schools
1,745 Schools
# Students
62,741 Students
1,042,011 Students
# Teachers
3,693 Teachers
54,708 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Volusia School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
24%
38%
% Black
16%
21%
% White
52%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,437 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,728 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$718 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$673 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,437
$11,962
Spending / Student
$10,728
$11,615
Best Volusia School District Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Volusia County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
565 S Lakeview Dr Unit 110
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-3900
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-3900
Gr: PK-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6801 Airport Rd
Port Orange, FL 32128
(386) 304-5500
Port Orange, FL 32128
(386) 304-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,162 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Burns Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
160 Ridge Rd
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Gr: K-12 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Volusia Online Learning-flvs (Franchise)
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Gr: K-12 | 489 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Ormond Beach Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Domicilio Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 676-1250
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 676-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Stewart Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1860 N Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-6408
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-6408
Gr: 6-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Silver Sands Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Herbert St
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-7550
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-7550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,099 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 W New Hampshire Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6700
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Highbanks Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
336 E Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 255-6475
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 255-6475
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Riverview Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 N Wild Olive Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6210
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6210
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Amikids Volusia
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Mason Ave Ste A
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-5786
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-5786
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Volusia Virtual Instruction Program District Provided
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
River Springs Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Ohio Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 456-5346
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 456-5346
Gr: 6-8 | 1,188 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
The Chiles Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
868 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Gr: 6-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1386 Indian Lake Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Halifax Behavioral Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 Jimmy Ann Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3963
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3963
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
New Smyrna Beach Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Myrtle Ave
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7450
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7450
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2121.
Legacy Scholars Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 Childrens Way
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 668-4774
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 668-4774
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2222.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Parnell Ct
Deltona, FL 32738
(407) 860-3391
Deltona, FL 32738
(407) 860-3391
Gr: 6-8 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2323.
Deltona Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 860-3350
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 860-3350
Gr: 6-8 | 1,154 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2424.
Galaxy Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Eustace Ave
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 789-7070
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 789-7070
Gr: 6-8 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2525.
Deland Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Aquarius Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6580
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6580
Gr: 6-8 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2626.
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Washington Ave
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 749-6800
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 749-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 1,077 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2727.
Holly Hill School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Center Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6320
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6320
Gr: PK-8 | 1,054 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2828.
Campbell Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 S Keech St
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 239-6250
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 239-6250
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2929.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
208 Central Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 944-1111
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 944-1111
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Dept. Of Corrections Educational Program
Alternative School
1300 Red John Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
3840 Old Deland Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 238-4788
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 238-4788
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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