Citrus High School vs Hernando Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Citrus High School
Inverness · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,465 students
Hernando Elementary School
Hernando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
| Measure | Citrus High School Inverness, Florida | Hernando Elementary School Hernando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 576 | #1049 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7283 of 16,910 | #17508 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,465 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 1,465 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 64% |
| city | Inverness | Hernando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hernando Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 54.1).
- •Hernando Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Hernando Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Citrus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 60.4%).
- •Hernando Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 19.3).
- •Citrus High School is the larger school with 1,465 students compared with 730.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Citrus High School better than Hernando Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hernando Elementary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 54.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Citrus High School and Hernando Elementary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Inverness and Hernando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Citrus High School: 1,465. Hernando Elementary School: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citrus High School and Hernando Elementary School rank in Florida?
Citrus High School is 247th of 576 and Hernando Elementary School is 1049th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).