Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.E.S.T.)

Middle school, grades 6-8, Hernando County Public Schools, South Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida.

Students

88 (2024-25)

Students by group

63.6% White, 22.7% Hispanic, 5.7% Black, 5.7% two or more races, 2.3% Asian students (2024-25)

Economically disadvantaged

68.1% of students (2025-26)

Florida school grade (A-F)

A (2025-26)

FAST and B.E.S.T.: Level 3 or above

69% (2025-26)

Chronically absent

31.9% of students (2025-26)

Part of Hernando County Public Schools in South Brooksville.

Sources

• NCES Common Core of Data and EDGE school locations, National Center for Education Statistics
• Lunch status by school, 2025-26, Florida Department of Education
• English language learners by school, 2025-26, Florida Department of Education
• Florida school grades, Florida Department of Education
• FAST and B.E.S.T. assessment results by school, Spring 2026, Florida Department of Education
• Students absent 21 or more days and absent 10% or more, 2024-25, Florida Department of Education
• Student discipline data by school, 2024-25, Florida Department of Education