And, as every resident and visitor knows, Central Florida theme parks are the world's best. Spending a day at Walt Disney World or Universal Studios is a great way to entertain the whole family. The Astronaut Hall of Fame and the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex provide space-oriented education and entertainment. There are 78 public schools in Brevard County with more than 68,000 students. Students score well above both state and national averages for standardized tests and high school dropout rates are remarkably low.
Residents have plenty of opportunities for higher education, too.
There are eight colleges and universities in the area-with curricula as diverse as the business climate. The Sun, The Sea, The Fun Residents also enjoy almost endless choices for sporting and leisure. Boating and water-related activities are by far the most popular. Six cruise ships also make home port at Brevard County's Port Canaveral. For those athletes who prefer to stay on the land, there are more than 20 lush golf courses and 18 active tennis clubs.