Volusia County Public Schools · 32713 · St. Johns River Corridor
DeBary Schools
Volusia County B-District
DeBary is in Volusia County Public Schools — a B-rated district that is a step below adjacent Seminole County. University High School serves most addresses. DeBary's value is river access and affordability, not school ratings.
VCS
Volusia County Schools
B
District FL DOE grade
SunRail
Orlando commute option
32713
DeBary ZIP
DeBary's value proposition is St. Johns River access and I-4 affordability — not school ratings over Seminole County
Volusia County Schools (B-rated) is a step below Seminole County (A-rated). DeBary buyers who specifically prioritize the highest possible public school district should compare Sanford 32771 (SCPS, Lake Mary High IB) or Longwood (SCPS) at similar price points. DeBary offers the natural environment — Blue Spring State Park, Wekiva River basin, St. Johns River — that adjacent Seminole County markets can't match at this price.
School profile
High School · 9–12
University High School
The primary high school for DeBary in Volusia County Public Schools. A comprehensive VCS campus serving western Volusia County's residential communities near the Seminole County border. Part of the B-rated VCS district. Improved in district rankings. Verify specific addresses near the county line — some DeBary addresses may feed alternate VCS campuses.
Middle School · 6–8
River Springs Middle School
Serves DeBary in Volusia County Public Schools. Feeds into University High for most DeBary addresses. Part of the B-rated VCS system. The school name reflects the natural character of western Volusia County — the Wekiva and St. Johns river systems that define the area's outdoor identity.
Elementary · K–5
Pride Elementary & VCS Campuses
Pride Elementary serves portions of DeBary. Elementary assignment varies by specific address — verify at the VCS school locator. The B-rated district floor applies across all VCS elementary campuses. Multiple elementary campuses serve DeBary's different residential areas.
Zone lookup by area
Approximate. Verify at the Volusia County Schools locator.
| Area | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeBary core (32713) | Pride Elementary / verify | River Springs Middle | University High School |
| DeBary / Saxon area (32713) | Verify with VCS | River Springs Middle / verify | University High School |
| Riviera Bella (32713) | Verify with VCS | River Springs Middle | University High School |
| DeBary / Sanford boundary | Verify — may be VCS or SCPS | Verify by address | Verify — county line |
School FAQs — DeBary
What schools serve DeBary FL?
DeBary is in Volusia County Public Schools within ZIP 32713. University High School is the primary high school for most DeBary addresses. River Springs Middle School serves grades 6-8. Pride Elementary and several other VCS campuses serve the elementary-age population depending on the specific address. Volusia County Public Schools is B-rated by the Florida DOE — improved in recent years but still trails the A-rated Seminole County district immediately to the west. Verify the specific school assignment at the Volusia County Schools locator for any address.
How do DeBary schools compare to Seminole County?
DeBary sits on the Volusia/Seminole County line. Buyers who can afford the Seminole County corridor (Lake Mary, Longwood, Sanford) get an A-rated district with consistently stronger individual campuses. DeBary buyers get B-rated Volusia County Schools at a meaningfully lower price point — the tradeoff is real and well-documented in buyer conversations along the I-4 / US-17 corridor. The DeBary value proposition is primarily the St. Johns River access, River City Nature Park, Wekiva River proximity, and SunRail connectivity — not school quality over Seminole County.
What is University High School in DeBary FL?
University High School is the Volusia County Public Schools high school serving DeBary. UHS serves a mixed geographic area spanning western Volusia County's residential communities near the Seminole County border. It is a comprehensive high school within the B-rated VCS district. The school has improved in district rankings. Verify the specific address at the VCS school locator — some DeBary addresses near the boundary may feed different VCS campuses.
Are there private school options near DeBary FL?
DeBary's location between Sanford (Seminole County) and the Volusia County corridor puts it within range of private options in both directions. Seminole County private schools — Geneva School (classical Christian, Fern Park, ~20 minutes), Orangewood Christian (Maitland, ~25 minutes) — are accessible from DeBary. The DeLand corridor in Volusia County has smaller faith-based private options. Some DeBary families who specifically prioritize school quality without committing to a higher purchase price use the private school option to bridge the VCS/SCPS gap.
Is DeBary FL a good place for families?
DeBary offers a strong natural environment, SunRail connectivity to Orlando, and I-4 access — with pricing that is typically $75,000-$150,000 below comparable Seminole County alternatives. For families whose primary priorities are outdoor access (St. Johns River, Wekiva basin, Blue Spring State Park) and affordability, DeBary is a compelling option. For families whose primary priority is the highest possible public school district quality in Central Florida, the adjacent Seminole County corridor (Lake Mary, Longwood, Sanford via 32771) delivers A-rated SCPS at similar or slightly higher price points.
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DeBary vs Seminole County — the school district tradeoff mapped to the real price difference.
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