For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 5,053 students in Citrus County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Citrus County, FL are Academy Of Environmental Science, Camp E-nini Hassee and Citrus Eschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Citrus County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Citrus County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Citrus County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crystal River High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Citrus County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Environmental Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12695 W Fort Island Trl
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-8793
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-8793
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Camp E-nini Hassee
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7027 E Stagecoach Tr
Floral City, FL 34436
(888) 726-3883
Floral City, FL 34436
(888) 726-3883
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Citrus Eschool
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1007 West Main Street
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Gr: K-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Lecanto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3810 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2334
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2334
Gr: 9-12 | 1,763 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Citrus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Highland Blvd
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2241
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2241
Gr: 9-12 | 1,486 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Crystal River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3195 Crystal River High Dr
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-4641
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-4641
Gr: 9-12 | 1,312 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3630 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 464-6520
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 464-6520
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Crest School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 S Panther Pride Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Cypress Creek Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2855 W Woodland Ridge Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-3091
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-3091
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Srmi Renaissance Center
Alternative School
3630 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-4567
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-4567
Gr: 4-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Withlacoochee Technical College
Vocational School
1201 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Gr: 11-12
Citrus County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2804 W Marc Knighton Ct
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-7300
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-7300
Gr: 4-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Citrus County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11007 W Main Street
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-193
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-193
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
3612 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0900
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0900
Gr: 8-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 23%
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Gr: K-12
Ewes - E-nini-hassee Camp (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7027 E Stage Coach Trl
Floral City, FL 34436
(727) 461-2990
Floral City, FL 34436
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 14%
The Horizon Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1201 West Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 15%
3238 South Lecanto Hwy
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 621-1090
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 621-1090
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Citrus County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Citrus County, FL include Academy Of Environmental Science, Camp E-nini Hassee and Citrus Eschool.
How many public high schools are located in Citrus County?
12 public high schools are located in Citrus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Citrus County?
Citrus County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Citrus County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Citrus County include: Crystal River High School vs. Lecanto High School, Citrus High School vs. Lecanto High School, Lecanto High School vs. Crystal River High School
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