Volusia County Schools

Volusia County, located in the heart of the beautiful east coast of Florida, is a rapidly growing, progressive area. Sixteen municipalities make up the county, with Daytona Beach, DeLand, Deltona, Ormond Beach and Port Orange as the largest metropolitan areas. The county is conveniently located for easy access to major cities such as Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa and Miami. Volusia's 602,772 residents are engaged in a variety of occupations, including tourism, farming, light industry, education, government and the professions. Volusia's public school system is equally rich in what it offers. With approximately 60,000 students and over 8,200 employees, the district is the state's fourteenth largest school district and one of the largest employers in the county. More than half of the district's employees are skilled teachers, all of whom are state-certified. Approximately 40 percent of instructional staff hold advanced degrees, including master's degrees, educational specialist degrees or doctoral degrees. People who live and work in Volusia County have a multitude of educational and cultural experiences and opportunities to explore. Families and individuals of all interests, backgrounds and abilities have access to an array of enriching learning opportunities.