| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County School District | Balm | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 224,538 | 309 | PK–12 | 55 |
How Hillsborough County compares
It enrolls 224,538 students across 309 schools. Its rating of 5/10 is below the Florida average of 5.5/10.
School Districts in Hillsborough County, Florida
Hillsborough County has 1 public school district covering 55 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hillsborough County is Hillsborough County School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (FAST 2024), ranked against all districts in Florida. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hillsborough County, FL?
1 school district serves zip codes in Hillsborough County, FL. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hillsborough County, FL?
Of the districts serving Hillsborough County, Hillsborough County School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 45th percentile among Florida school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Florida reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Florida and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Florida only, never across state lines.