2024 Florida High School Football Rankings: Classes 4A-7A

Composite Poll: Top 25 Florida High School Football Teams in Classes 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A

Updated 10/3/2024

We have a new No. 1 team as Class 5A’s St. Thomas Aquinas takes over the top spot from Class 4A’s American Heritage in our updated 2024 Florida high school football composite Top 25 rankings for Classes 4A-7A.

Four other teams also move up the rankings one place each: Class 5A’s Edgewater and Manatee, Class 6A’s Armwood, and Class 7A’s Lake Mary. 

Class 7A’s Apopka and Miami Palmetto and Class 6A’s Nease and Monarch all move down one place each.

1. St. Thomas Aquinas (5A) +1
2. American Heritage (4A) -1
3. Venice (7A)
4. Lakeland (5A)
5. Miami Columbus (7A)
6. Edgewater (5A) +1
7. Apopka (7A) -1
8. Buchholz (6A)
9. Niceville (5A)
10. St. Augustine (4A)
11. Seminole (Sanford) (7A)
12. Jones (4A)
13. Armwood (6A) +1
14. Nease (6A) -1
15. Lake Mary (7A) +1
16. Monarch (6A) -1
17. Homestead (6A)
18. Bartram Trail (6A)
19. Manatee (5A) +1
20. Miami Palmetto (7A) -1
21. Atlantic Coast (7A)
22. Mainland (5A)
23. Plant (6A)
24. Tampa Bay Tech (5A)
25. Mandarin (6A)

Updated 9/23/2024

Even after a tough loss last week, American Heritage retains the top spot in our 2024 Florida high school football composite Top 25 rankings for Classes 4A-7A. 

St. Thomas Aquinas stays at No. 2 after dominating McArthur 56-0, Venice climbs to No. 3 after a thrilling 54-51 win over Cocoa, and Lakeland strengthens its position following a 48-13 victory against Booker T. Washington​ (Miami).

Teams like Miami Columbus, Apopka, and Edgewater continue their consistent forms, while Jones and Armwood rise after strong performances. 

Mandarin drops 22 places after a tough loss to IMG Academy​.

1. American Heritage (4A) 
2. St. Thomas Aquinas (5A) 
3. Venice (7A) +1
4. Lakeland (5A) +1
5. Miami Columbus (7A) +2
6. Apopka (7A)
7. Edgewater (5A) +1
8. Buchholz (6A) +3
9. Niceville (5A) 
10. St. Augustine (4A) 
11. Seminole (Sanford) (7A) +3
12. Jones (4A)
13. Nease (6A) +3
14. Armwood (6A) -1 
15. Monarch (6A) +3
16. Lake Mary (7A) -1
17. Homestead (6A) +3
18. Bartram Trail (6A) +3
19. Miami Palmetto (7A)
20. Manatee (5A) +2
21. Atlantic Coast (7A) -4
22. Mainland (5A) +1
23. Plant (6A) +1
24. Tampa Bay Tech (5A) +1
25. Mandarin (6A) -22

Updated 9/16/2024

American Heritage takes the top spot in our updated 2024 Florida high school football composite Top 25 rankings for Classes 4A-7A due to their dominant win and consistent strength. 

St. Thomas Aquinas continues to show why they are one of the premier programs, moving up a place as well. 

Despite a setback, Mandarin remains in the top three due to their previous strong showings. 

Venice and Lakeland hold their spots thanks to solid, undefeated records. Edgewater and Miami Columbus stay competitive, showing their prowess against tough competition. 

Teams like Nease and Lake Mary climbed the ranks after important victories, demonstrating their potential to be playoff contenders. 

Manatee dropped significantly after a disappointing loss to Lowndes (Georgia). 

These rankings reflect a combination of team depth, recent victories, and overall season trajectory.

1. American Heritage (4A) +1
2. St. Thomas Aquinas (5A) +1
3. Mandarin (6A) -2
4. Venice (7A)
5. Lakeland (5A)
6. Apopka (7A)
7. Miami Columbus (7A)
8. Edgewater (5A)
9. Niceville (5A)
10. St. Augustine (4A)
11. Buchholz (6A)
12. Jones (4A)
13. Armwood (6A)
14. Seminole (Sanford)  (7A)
15. Lake Mary (7A) +1
16. Nease (6A) +1
17. Atlantic Coast (7A) +1
18. Monarch (6A) +1
19. Miami Palmetto (7A) +1
20. Homestead (6A) +1
21. Bartram Trail (6A) +1
22. Manatee (5A) -7
23. Mainland (5A)
24. Plant (6A)
25. Tampa Bay Tech (5A)

Updated 9/9/2024

We ranked these teams in our 2024 Florida high school football composite Top 25 rankings for Classes 4A-7A based on their performances, depth of talent, and competitive edge. 

Mandarin earned the top spot due to their explosive offense and dominant season start. 

American Heritage and St. Thomas Aquinas climbed the ranks with consistent victories, while Venice and Lakeland remain top contenders because of their powerful programs. 

Teams like Apopka and Columbus consistently perform at high levels, boasting balanced offensive and defensive units. 

New entries such as Nease and Tampa Bay Tech showcase teams on the rise, proving their resilience with impressive wins. 

Established programs like Edgewater and Jones maintain strong rankings thanks to their depth and strategic play. 

These teams were chosen for their potential to compete for state titles and deep playoff runs.

1. Mandarin (6A)
2. American Heritage (4A) +3
3. St. Thomas Aquinas (5A) +3
4. Venice (7A)
5. Lakeland (5A) -3
6. Apopka (7A) -3
7. Miami Columbus (7A) 
8. Edgewater (5A)
9. Niceville (5A) 
10. St. Augustine (4A) 
11. Buchholz (6A) 
12. Jones (4A) 
13. Armwood (6A) 
14. Seminole (Sanford) (7A) +1
15. Manatee (5A) -1
16. Lake Mary (7A) 
17. Nease (6A) NR
18. Atlantic Coast (7A) -1
19. Monarch (6A) 
20. Miami Palmetto (7A) 
21. Homestead (6A) 
22. Bartram Trail (6A) +1 
23. Mainland (5A) -1
24. Plant (6A) 
25. Tampa Bay Tech (5A) NR

Updated 9/3/2024

Our updated Florida high school football composite Top 25 rankings for Classes 4A-7A showcase the most formidable high school football teams in the state. 

Mandarin leads the pack with dominant performances, while Lakeland and Apopka maintain their spots due to their consistent excellence. 

Teams like American Heritage and St. Thomas Aquinas rise due to recent impressive victories, while Columbus and Edgewater see slight drops following challenging games. 

1. Mandarin (6A)
2. Lakeland (5A)
3. Apopka (7A)
4. Venice (7A)
5. American Heritage (4A) +2
6. St. Thomas Aquinas (5A) +2 
7. Miami Columbus (7A) -2
8. Edgewater (5A) -2
9. Niceville (5A) 
10. St. Augustine (4A) 
11. Buchholz (6A) 
12. Jones (4A) 
13. Armwood (6A) +5
14. Manatee (5A) 
15. Seminole (Sanford) (7A) 
16. Lake Mary (7A)  
17. Atlantic Coast (7A) 
18. Coconut Creek (5A) -5
19. Monarch (6A) +2
20. Miami Palmetto (7A) +4
21. Homestead (6A) -2 
22. Mainland (5A) 
23. Bartram Trail (6A) 
24. Plant (6A) -4
25. Creekside (7A) 

Updated 8/26/2024

1. Mandarin (6A)
2. Lakeland (5A)
3. Apopka (7A)
4. Venice (7A)
5. Miami Columbus (7A)
6. Edgewater (5A)
7. American Heritage (4A) +6
8. St. Thomas Aquinas (5A) 
9. Niceville (5A)
10. St. Augustine (4A) +7
11. Buchholz (6A) +8
12. Jones (4A) 
13. Coconut Creek (5A) -6
14. Manatee (5A) NR 
15. Seminole (Sanford) (7A) 
16. Lake Mary (7A)  
17. Atlantic Coast (7A) +8 
18. Armwood (6A)
19. Homestead (6A) -5 
20. Plant (6A) +3
21. Monarch (6A)
22. Mainland (5A) 
23. Bartram Trail (6A) NR
24. Miami Palmetto (7A) NR 
25. Creekside (7A) -1 

Preseason – Updated 8/19/2024

As we enter the 2024 Florida high school football season, our Top 25 preseason composite rankings for Classes 4A-7A reflect the outstanding performances and strong rosters from last year. Teams like Lakeland and American Heritage 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.

1. Mandarin (6A)
2. Lakeland (5A)
3. Apopka (7A)
4. Venice (7A)
5. Miami Columbus (7A)
6. Edgewater (5A)
7. Coconut Creek (5A)
8. St. Thomas Aquinas (5A)
9. Niceville (5A)
10. Jesuit (4A)
11. Riverside (4A)
12. Jones (4A)
13. American Heritage (Plantation) (4A)
14. Homestead (6A)
15. Seminole (Sanford) (7A)
16. Lake Mary (7A)
17. St. Augustine (4A)
18. Armwood (6A)
19. Buchholz (6A)
20. Tampa Bay Tech (5A)
21. Monarch (6A)
22. Mainland (5A)
23. Plant (6A)
24. Creekside (7A)
25. Atlantic Coast (7A)