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Best Citrus County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,885 students in Citrus County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Citrus County, FL are Lecanto Middle School, Citrus Springs Middle School and Camp E-nini Hassee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Citrus County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Citrus County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Citrus County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lecanto Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3800 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Citrus Springs Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 W Citrus Springs Blvd
Dunnellon, FL 34434
(352) 344-2244
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Camp E-nini Hassee
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7027 E Stagecoach Tr
Floral City, FL 34436
(888) 726-3883
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Crystal River Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
344 Ne Crystal St
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2116
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Inverness Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1950 Highway 41 N
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1471
Gr: 6-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Citrus Eschool
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3630 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 464-6520
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Crest School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 S Panther Pride Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Citrus Virtual Instruction Program
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Srmi Renaissance Center
Alternative School
3630 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-4567
Gr: 4-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Citrus County, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Citrus County, FL include Lecanto Middle School, Citrus Springs Middle School and Camp E-nini Hassee.
How many public middle schools are located in Citrus County?
11 public middle schools are located in Citrus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Citrus County?
Citrus County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Citrus County are often viewed compared to one another?

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