For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 728 students in 32503, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32503, FL are Brown Barge Middle School, Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog. and Hospital & Homebound. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32503 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32503, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32503, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown Barge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Hancock Ln
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 494-5640
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 494-5640
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 436-9713
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 436-9713
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Hospital & Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 429-2977
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 429-2977
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Escambia Virtual Instructional Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 469-5457
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 469-5457
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Escambia Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 469-5457
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 469-5457
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32503, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32503, FL include Brown Barge Middle School, Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog. and Hospital & Homebound.
How many public middle schools are located in 32503?
6 public middle schools are located in 32503.
What is the racial composition of students in 32503?
32503 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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