For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,019 students in 32548, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32548, FL are Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program and Max Bruner Junior Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32548 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32548, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32548, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
310 Perry Ave Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Gr: 3-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Max Bruner Junior Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
322 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3266
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3266
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Silver Sands-excep. Children
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
349 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Gr: PK-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Okaloosa Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Lovejoy Road Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Gr: 2-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
310 Perry Ave Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32548, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32548, FL include Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program and Max Bruner Junior Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 32548?
6 public middle schools are located in 32548.
What is the racial composition of students in 32548?
32548 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.