Composite Poll: Top Florida High School Football Teams in Classes Rural, 1A, 2A, 3A
Updated 12/9/2024
The updated 2024 Florida high school football rankings for Classes 1A-3A and Rural prioritize overall performance, team consistency, and impact in the postseason.
Chaminade-Madonna holds the top spot due to their dominance and well-rounded execution throughout the season. Cocoa follows at No. 2, maintaining their place as a powerhouse with a dynamic and disciplined approach. Raines secures third for their exceptional athleticism and ability to adapt under pressure, and Clearwater Central Catholic’s balance and resilience earn them the No. 4 spot.
Gadsden County rises two spots to No. 5, reflecting their strong defensive and offensive cohesion, and Miami Northwestern enters the Top 10 at No. 7.
No. 6 Madison County and No. 8 Hawthorne, as the Class Rural state champion and runner-up, respectively, demonstrated exceptional performances deserving of their rankings.
No. 9 Booker T. Washington (Miami) and No. 10 Booker (Sarasota) round out the list for their explosive plays and strategic execution that have consistently elevated their postseason impact.
- Chaminade-Madonna (1A)
- Cocoa (2A)
- Raines (3A)
- Clearwater Central Catholic (1A)
- Gadsden County (2A) +2
- Madison County (R) NR
- Miami Northwestern (3A) NR
- Hawthorne (R)
- Booker T. Washington (Miami) (2A)
- Booker (Sarasota) (3A) NR
Updated 12/2/2024
Our updated 2024 Florida high school football rankings for Classes 1A-3A and Rural reflect performances from playoff games through Nov. 29, emphasizing decisive victories and playoff impact.
Chaminade-Madonna retains the top spot with dominant wins, showcasing consistency and strength, and Cocoa remains at No. 2, continuing their powerful postseason run.
Raines rises to No. 3 after an outstanding playoff victory.
Clearwater Central Catholic and Trinity Christian claim No. 4 and No. 5, respectively, for their impressive playoff showings.
Cardinal Newman enters at No. 6 following their significant upset over First Baptist Academy. Gadsden County enters the Top 10 at No. 7, driven by playoff consistency. Booker T. Washington reclaims attention with their recent success, entering at No. 9.
Hawthorne drops to No. 8 after a strong yet competitive playoff game. First Baptist Academy slides down to No. 10 after a loss, but remains in the rankings for their earlier performances.
This list highlights playoff results and team momentum.
- Chaminade-Madonna (1A)
- Cocoa (2A)
- Raines (3A) +2
- Clearwater Central Catholic (1A)
- Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville) (1A) -2
- Cardinal Newman (1A) NR
- Gadsden (2A) NR
- Hawthorne (R) -1
- Booker T. Washington (Miami) (2A) NR
- First Baptist Academy (2A) -4
Updated 11/26/2024
Chaminade-Madonna, Cocoa, and Trinity Christian Academy stay at the top of our 2024 Florida high school football rankings, continuing their dominance as state title frontrunners.
Clearwater Central Catholic rises due to a strong postseason performance, showcasing a balanced offense and tough defense. Raines makes a huge leap, moving up five spots after an impressive playoff run. First Baptist Academy climbs with consistent play and a standout defense.
Hawthorne remains steady, proving its ability to grind out wins in crucial games.
Berkeley Prep and Pahokee fall in the rankings after playoff losses but stay in contention due to their overall season strength. Florida High drops significantly after an unexpected early exit, exposing key vulnerabilities.
These rankings highlight consistency, strength of schedule, and playoff impact.
- Chaminade-Madonna (1A)
- Cocoa (2A)
- Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville) (1A)
- Clearwater Central Catholic (1A) +1
- Raines (3A) +5
- First Baptist Academy (2A) +2
- Hawthorne (R) -1
- Berkeley Prep (3A) +1
- Florida High (2A) -5
- Pahokee (1A) -3
Updated 11/18/2024
Our 2024 Top 10 Florida high school football rankings are based on first-round playoff performances, team strength, and postseason pedigree across Classes 1A-3A.
Chaminade-Madonna maintains their No. 1 status with dominant play, while Cocoa impresses with an all-around team effort, earning them the No. 2 spot.
Trinity Christian Academy and Florida High both showed their playoff readiness with strong wins, securing spots inside the Top 5.
Clearwater Central Catholic’s high-powered offense keeps them in the Class 1A race.
Hawthorne and Pahokee continue to represent the strength of Class 1A football, with both teams proving they are playoff-ready.
First Baptist Academy’s controlled performance in Class 2A earns them a spot at No. 8, while Berkeley Prep’s resilience in Class 3A keeps them in the hunt.
With a strong first-round victory, Raines earned their well-deserved place at No. 10, rounding out the top teams based on their recent performances.
- Chaminade-Madonna (1A)
- Cocoa (2A)
- Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville) (1A) NR
- Florida High (2A) NR
- Clearwater Central Catholic (1A) +15
- Hawthorne (R) +5
- Pahokee (1A) NR
- First Baptist Academy (2A) NR
- Berkeley Prep (3A) +3
- Raines (3A) -6
Updated 11/4/2024
This week’s 2024 Florida high school football rankings for Classes 1A-3A and Rural reflect recent results and the competitive spirit of the season. Chaminade-Madonna, Cocoa, and Cardinal Newman remain firmly at the top due to consistent dominance despite Cardinal Newman’s close loss to Buchholz.
The other teams held their positions as they maintained solid performances, balancing wins and well-fought contests.
These rankings are designed to highlight the impact of key victories and the potential for these top teams as they close out the regular season and prepare for the high-stakes playoff atmosphere.
- Chaminade-Madonna (1A)
- Cocoa (2A)
- Cardinal Newman (1A)
- Raines (3A)
- Miami Central (3A)
- Bishop Moore (3A)
- Eau Gallie (3A) +1
- Miami Northwestern (3A) -1
- Bolles (2A)
- South Sumter (3A)
- Hawthorne (R) +1
- Berkeley Prep (2A) -1
- Wakulla (3A)
- Bradford (2A)
- Bishop Verot (2A)
- Williston (R)
- Madison County (R)
- Pensacola Catholic (2A)
- Booker T. Washington (Miami) (2A)
- Clearwater Central Catholic (1A)
- Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (2A)
- The First Academy (1A)
- Carrollwood Day (1A)
- Gadsden County (2A)
- Trinity Catholic (2A)
Updated 10/28/2024
This week’s 2024 Florida high school football rankings for Classes 1A-3A and Rural reflect steady performances across the board, with all Top 25 teams maintaining their positions.
Chaminade-Madonna, Cocoa, and Cardinal Newman remain at the top thanks to continued dominance and consistent winning margins.
Raines, Miami Central, and Bishop Moore also held firm, showcasing resilience and strategic depth in key matchups, allowing them to fend off strong competition.
The middle-tier teams like Bolles, Eau Gallie, and South Sumter exhibited consistent, high-level play that solidifies their rank, while Berkeley Prep and Hawthorne showed defensive improvements and offensive strength to retain their slots.
No new challengers broke into the list, highlighting the reliability and stability of these established teams as they gear up for the playoffs.
Ultimately, this week’s rankings emphasize sustained excellence, consistency, and resilience, with each team proving why they deserve to stay in these highly competitive Top 25 positions.
- Chaminade-Madonna (1A)
- Cocoa (2A)
- Cardinal Newman (1A)
- Raines (3A)
- Miami Central (3A)
- Bishop Moore (3A)
- Northwestern (3A)
- Eau Gallie (3A)
- Bolles (2A)
- South Sumter (3A)
- Berkeley Prep (2A)
- Hawthorne (R)
- Wakulla (3A)
- Bradford (2A)
- Bishop Verot (2A)
- Williston (R)
- Madison County (R)
- Pensacola Catholic (2A)
- Booker T. Washington (Miami) (2A)
- Clearwater Central Catholic (1A)
- Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (2A)
- The First Academy (1A)
- Carrollwood Day (1A)
- Gadsden County (2A)
- Trinity Catholic (2A)
Updated 10/21/2024
This week’s rankings for Florida high school football Classes 1A-3A and Rural show consistency at the top, with Chaminade-Madonna, Cocoa, and Cardinal Newman holding strong at the Top 3 due to continued dominance in their games.
Raines and Miami Central also remain steady, demonstrating their resilience and talent with solid performances.
- Chaminade-Madonna (1A)
- Cocoa (2A)
- Cardinal Newman (1A)
- Raines (3A)
- Miami Central (3A)
- Bishop Moore (3A)
- Northwestern (3A)
- Eau Gallie (3A)
- Bolles (2A)
- South Sumter (3A) +1
- Berkeley Prep (2A) -1
- Hawthorne (R)
- Wakulla (3A)
- Bradford (2A)
- Bishop Verot (2A)
- Williston (R)
- Madison County (R)
- Pensacola Catholic (2A)
- Booker T. Washington (Miami) (2A)
- Clearwater Central Catholic (1A)
- Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (2A)
- The First Academy (1A)
- Carrollwood Day (1A)
- Gadsden County (2A)
- Trinity Catholic (2A)
Updated 10/14/2024
This week’s updated 2024 Florida high school football rankings for Classes 1A-3A and Rural saw minimal movement at the top, as Chaminade-Madonna, Cocoa, and Cardinal Newman continued to dominate with strong wins, keeping them in the Top 3. Raines and Miami Central also hold their spots at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively, with solid performances.
Miami Northwestern moves up one spot to No. 7 after an impressive win. Eau Gallie drops to No. 8 after a close win. Williston moves up to No. 16 following a key victory. Madison County slides to No. 17 after a close defeat.
The rest of the rankings remain largely unchanged, reflecting consistency in performances from teams like Bishop Moore, South Sumter, and Pensacola Catholic. Overall, this week’s rankings reflect continued excellence from the top programs, with a few minor adjustments.
- Chaminade-Madonna (1A)
- Cocoa (2A)
- Cardinal Newman (1A)
- Raines (3A)
- Miami Central (3A)
- Bishop Moore (3A)
- Miami Northwestern (3A) +1
- Eau Gallie (3A) -1
- Bolles (2A)
- Berkeley Prep (2A)
- South Sumter (3A)
- Hawthorne (R)
- Wakulla (3A)
- Bradford (2A)
- Bishop Verot (2A)
- Williston (R) +1
- Madison County (R) -1
- Pensacola Catholic (2A)
- Booker T. Washington (Miami) (2A)
- Clearwater Central Catholic (1A)
- Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (2A)
- The First Academy (1A)
- Carrollwood Day (1A)
- Gadsden County (2A)
- Trinity Catholic (2A)
Updated 10/7/2024
This week’s updated 2024 Florida high school football rankings for Classes 1A-3A and Rural saw little change, with Chaminade-Madonna, Cocoa, and Cardinal Newman holding the Top 3.
Raines and Miami Central also remain in the Top 5 following strong performances.
Bishop Moore jumps up to No. 6 after a 41-6 win over Orlando Christian Prep, and Eau Gallie drops one spot to No. 7.
Pensacola Catholic beat Mobile Chrsitian 48-20 and rises to No. 18.
Booker T. Washington (Miami) falls one spot to No. 19 after a 24-21 loss to Vero Beach.
The First Academy moves up to No. 22 after a close loss to Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (Georgia), while Carrollwood Day drops to No. 23.
The rest of the rankings remain largely unchanged, with teams continuing to battle as the season progresses.
- Chaminade-Madonna (1A)
- Cocoa (2A)
- Cardinal Newman (1A)
- Raines (3A)
- Miami Central (3A)
- Bishop Moore (3A) +1
- Eau Gallie (3A) -1
- Miami Northwestern (3A) +1
- Bolles (2A) -1
- Berkeley Prep (2A)
- South Sumter (3A)
- Hawthorne (R)
- Wakulla (3A)
- Bradford (2A)
- Bishop Verot (2A) +1
- Madison County (R) -1
- Williston (R)
- Pensacola Catholic (2A) +1
- Booker T. Washington (Miami) (2A) -1
- Clearwater Central Catholic (1A)
- Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (2A)
- The First Academy (1A) +1
- Carrollwood Day (1A) -1
- Gadsden County (2A)
- Trinity Catholic (2A)
Updated 10/3/2024
Two teams drop and two teams rise in our updated 2024 Florida high school football composite Top 25 rankings for Classes 1A-3A and Rural.
Class 3A’s Bishop Moore and Class 2A’s Bradford each move up a place to No. 7 and No. 14, respectively.
Class 2A’s Bolles and Class Rural’s Madison County each move down a place to No. 8 and No. 15, respectively.
- Chaminade-Madonna (1A)
- Cocoa (2A)
- Cardinal Newman (1A)
- Raines (3A)
- Miami Central (3A)
- Eau Gallie (3A)
- Bishop Moore (3A) +1
- Bolles (2A) -1
- Miami Northwestern (3A)
- Berkeley Prep (2A)
- South Sumter (3A)
- Hawthorne (R)
- Wakulla (3A)
- Bradford (2A) +1
- Madison County (R) -1
- Bishop Verot (2A)
- Williston (R)
- Booker T. Washington (Miami) (2A)
- Pensacola Catholic (2A)
- Clearwater Central Catholic (1A)
- Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (2A)
- Carrollwood Day (1A)
- The First Academy (1A)
- Gadsden County (2A)
- Trinity Catholic (2A)
Updated 9/23/2024
Chaminade-Madonna takes the top spot in our 2024 Florida high school football composite Top 25 rankings for Classes 1A-3A and R after a dominant win over a top opponent.
Cocoa drops to No. 2 due to Chaminade-Madonna’s higher quality performance.
Teams like Cardinal Newman and Miami Central rose due to key victories.
Further down, teams like Bradford and Bishop Verot continue to rise, showing they are serious contenders this season.
After considering several teams for the No. 25 spot, Trinity Catholic earned the final place in our rankings due to their momentum early in the season and their consistent play.
This updated list aims to reflect the evolving landscape of Florida high school football, rewarding teams that have stepped up in critical games.
- Chaminade-Madonna (1A) +1
- Cocoa (2A) -1
- Cardinal Newman (1A) +1
- Raines (3A) -1
- Miami Central (3A) +1
- Eau Gallie (3A) -1
- Bolles (2A)
- Bishop Moore (3A) +2
- Miami Northwestern (3A) -1
- Berkeley Prep (2A) -1
- South Sumter (3A)
- Hawthorne (R)
- Wakulla (3A) +1
- Madison County (R) -1
- Bradford (2A) +2
- Bishop Verot (2A)
- Williston (R) -2
- Booker T. Washington (Miami) (2A)
- Pensacola Catholic (2A) +1
- Clearwater Central Catholic (1A) +1
- Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (2A) -2
- Carrollwood Day (1A) +1
- The First Academy (1A) +1
- Gadsden County (2A) +1
- Trinity Catholic (2A) NR
Updated 9/16/2024
Cocoa and Chaminade-Madonna lead our 2024 Florida high school football composite Top 25 rankings for Classes 1A-3A and Rural because of their outstanding defensive and offensive play, securing key wins early in the season.
Raines and Cardinal Newman follow closely, showing great depth and execution in all phases of the game.
Eau Gallie and Miami Central rise due to their explosive offenses, while Bolles and Miami Northwestern remain in the Top 10 despite facing tough competition.
Teams like Bishop Moore, South Sumter, and Bradford also maintain strong rankings thanks to their balanced play and defensive toughness.
Consistent programs like Hawthorne and Madison County continue to impress with their physical style and disciplined football.
- Cocoa (2A)
- Chaminade-Madonna (1A)
- Raines (3A)
- Cardinal Newman (1A)
- Eau Gallie (3A)
- Miami Central (3A)
- Bolles (2A)
- Miami Northwestern (3A) +1
- Berkeley Prep (2A) – 1
- Bishop Moore (3A)
- South Sumter (3A)
- Hawthorne (R)
- Madison County (R)
- Wakulla (3A)
- Williston (R)
- Bishop Verot (2A)
- Bradford (2A)
- Booker T. Washington (Miami) (2A)
- Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (2A)
- Pensacola Catholic (2A)
- Clearwater Central Catholic (1A)
- Trinity Christian (Jacksonville) (1A)
- Carrollwood Day (1A)
- The First Academy (1A)
- Gadsden County (2A)
Updated 9/9/2024
We chose these teams for our 2024 Florida high school football composite Top 25 rankings for Classes 1A-3A and Rural based on their consistent performances, strength of schedule, and talent depth.
The Cocoa Tigers lead the rankings due to their dominant gameplay and impressive wins.
Chaminade-Madonna and Raines earned high spots because of their stellar defensive and offensive units, which have carried them through tough matchups.
Teams like Eau Gallie and Miami Central showed significant improvement, climbing the rankings due to their balanced play on both sides of the ball.
Veteran programs like Bolles and Berkeley Prep remain in the Top 10 despite facing tougher competition this season.
Rural powers like Hawthorne and Madison County continue to dominate with physical play, earning them spots in the rankings.
These teams represent the strongest in their classifications.
- Cocoa (2A)
- Chaminade-Madonna (1A)
- Raines (3A)
- Cardinal Newman (1A)
- Eau Gallie (3A) +3
- Miami Central (3A) +1
- Bolles (2A) -1
- Berkeley Prep (2A) -3
- Miami Northwestern (3A)
- Bishop Moore (3A)
- South Sumter (3A)
- Hawthorne (R)
- Madison County (R)
- Wakulla (3A)
- Williston (R)
- Bishop Verot (2A) +2
- Bradford (2A) +2
- Booker T. Washington (Miami) (2A) -2
- Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (2A) -2
- Pensacola Catholic (2A)
- Clearwater Central Catholic (1A) +1
- Trinity Christian (Jacksonville) (1A) -1
- Carrollwood Day (1A)
- The First Academy (1A) NR
- Gadsden County (2A)
Updated 9/3/2024
Our updated Florida high school football composite Top 25 rankings for Classes 1A-3A and Rural reflect the strength and consistency of top teams across classes.
The Cocoa Tigers lead the way at No. 1 due to their dominant performances, while Chaminade-Madonna and Raines follow closely at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, showcasing elite talent and depth.
Miami Central and Eau Gallie rise in the rankings, proving their growth and resilience.
Despite some teams slipping, like South Sumter and Miami Northwestern, we can all agree this is some great football!
- Cocoa (2A)
- Chaminade-Madonna (1A)
- Raines (3A)
- Cardinal Newman (1A)
- Berkeley Prep (2A)
- Bolles (2A)
- Miami Central (3A) +2
- Eau Gallie (3A) +3
- Miami Northwestern (3A) -2
- Bishop Moore (3A)
- South Sumter (3A) -3
- Hawthorne (R)
- Madison County (R)
- Wakulla (3A)
- Williston (R)
- Booker T. Washington (Miami) (2A) +2
- Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (2A)
- Bishop Verot (2A) -2
- Bradford (2A)
- Pensacola Catholic (2A)
- Trinity Christian (Jacksonville) (1A)
- Clearwater Central Catholic (1A)
- Carrollwood Day (1A)
- Benjamin (1A)
- Gadsden County (2A) NR
Updated 8/26/2024
- Cocoa (2A)
- Chaminade-Madonna (1A)
- Raines (3A) +6
- Cardinal Newman (1A) +1
- Berkeley Prep (2A) -1
- Bolles (2A)
- Miami Northwestern (3A) +1
- South Sumter (3A) -1
- Miami Central (3A) -6
- Bishop Moore (3A)
- Eau Gallie (3A)
- Hawthorne (R)
- Madison County (R)
- Wakulla (3A) +1
- Williston (1A) -1
- Bishop Verot (2A)
- Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (2A)
- Booker T. Washington (Miami) (2A)
- Bradford (2A)
- Pensacola Catholic (2A)
- Trinity Christian (Jacksonville) (1A) +4
- Clearwater Central Catholic (1A)
- Carrollwood Day (1A)
- Benjamin (1A)
- Florida High (2A) -4
Preseason – Updated 8/19/2024
As we enter the 2024 Florida high school football season, our Top 25 preseason composite rankings for Classes Rural, 1A, 2A, and 3A reflect the outstanding performances and strong rosters from last year. Teams like Miami Central have earned top spots due to their consistent excellence and depth of talent.
However, football is unpredictable, and these rankings are just the starting point. With the new season comes new challenges, and as teams develop and face off on the field, rankings will naturally shift.
Our selections highlight the programs with the best chances of success, but we’re excited to see how the season unfolds and which teams rise to the occasion. Stay tuned as we update the rankings throughout the season.
- Cocoa (2A)
- Chaminade-Madonna (1A)
- Miami Central (3A)
- Berkeley Prep (2A)
- Cardinal Newman (1A)
- Bolles (2A)
- South Sumter (3A)
- Miami Northwestern (3A)
- Raines (3A)
- Bishop Moore (3A)
- Eau Gallie (3A)
- Hawthorne (R)
- Madison County (R)
- Williston (1A)
- Wakulla (3A)
- Bishop Verot (2A)
- Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (2A)
- Booker T. Washington (Miami) (2A)
- Bradford (2A)
- Pensacola Catholic (2A)
- Florida High (2A)
- Clearwater Central Catholic (1A)
- Carrollwood Day (1A)
- Benjamin (1A)
- Trinity Christian (Jacksonville) (1A)
