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172 schools use the "Hurricanes" mascot.
Most common states: Florida (29), Georgia (15), North Carolina (12)
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When it comes to school mascots, the concept of the "Hurricanes" is pretty cool, even if it's not a living creature. This mascot is all about embodying toughness and speed, symbolizing the powerful and fast-moving storms that can sweep through an area. The idea behind it is to represent a team that's resilient, strong, and quick to react, just like how a hurricane can suddenly change the weather. It's a popular choice, used by 172 schools, and it's especially beloved in Vermont. So, the next time you hear about a school called the Hurricanes, remember they're not just talking about the weather – they're talking about a team that's fierce and unstoppable ⚡.
Hear how the Hurricanes fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 29 programs flying the Hurricanes banner across Florida. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Harper Diaz
Florida Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Vermont. With 2 schools per million residents, the Hurricanes is part of daily conversations here.”
Morgan Singh
Vermont Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Hurricanes delivers the perfect concept energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Rowan Vargas
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
172 schools in our database use the Hurricanes mascot across 37 states.
The Hurricanes shows up most in Florida (29), Georgia (15), and North Carolina (12). Vt also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Hurricanes as a Concept and Weather mascot. Programs note that it is representing an inanimate object, given a fast-sounding name, known for its tough tone, and tied to weather imagery.
High School programs adopt the Hurricanes most often (69 schools). Elementary (44) and Middle School (31) also feature this mascot.