Hillsborough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 307 public schools serving 224,264 students in Hillsborough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Hillsborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Hillsborough 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
# American Indian Students
412 Students
7,133 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10,056 Students
82,760 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
88,743 Students
1,068,494 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
37%
# Black Students
46,387 Students
600,830 Students
% Black Students
21%
21%
# White Students
66,498 Students
989,595 Students
% White Students
30%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
380 Students
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,788 Students
120,924 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,929
65,578
# Students in K Grade:
15,550
196,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
16,317
205,087
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16,841
211,726
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16,975
218,080
# Students in 4th Grade:
17,143
214,474
# Students in 5th Grade:
16,858
205,823
# Students in 6th Grade:
16,402
211,357
# Students in 7th Grade:
17,144
223,611
# Students in 8th Grade:
17,262
218,800
# Students in 9th Grade:
17,906
233,102
# Students in 10th Grade:
18,238
236,121
# Students in 11th Grade:
17,133
221,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
15,566
213,834
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,949. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,840 is less than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Hillsborough School District?
Hillsborough School District manages 307 public schools serving 224,264 students.
What is the rank of Hillsborough School District?
Hillsborough School District is ranked #37 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough School District?
40% of Hillsborough School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsborough School District?
Hillsborough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Hillsborough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,840 is less than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 309 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 224,264 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50% in FL)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
