In a landmark achievement for education in our community, Volusia County Schools earned an overall “A” grade from the Florida Department of Education for the first time since 2008-09, marking a major milestone in student success and community progress. Daytona Beach schools played a pivotal role in this historic accomplishment, with both Mainland and Seabreeze high schools receiving “A” ratings, a first-ever for Mainland. In addition, Beachside Elementary earned its first “A” rating since Ortona and Osceola Elementary Schools merged into one school (2021-2022).
These ratings reflect a districtwide commitment to excellence. Superintendent Dr. Carmen Balgobin credited the community’s united effort, “This ‘A’ is more than a measure of academic success; it is a reflection of a district and a community that chose to come together—with purpose and with heart—to ignite a passion for learning in all students.”