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Best Escambia County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public middle schools serving 8,934 students in Escambia County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Escambia County, FL are Brown Barge Middle School, Ransom Middle School and Beulah Academy Of Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Escambia County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Escambia County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Escambia County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown Barge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 Hancock Ln
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 494-5640
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Ransom Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 W Kingsfield Rd
Cantonment, FL 32533
(850) 937-2220
Gr: 6-8 | 1,180 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Beulah Academy Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8633 Beulah Rd
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 944-2822
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Ernest Ward Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7650 Highway 97
Mc David, FL 32568
(850) 761-6301
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 436-9713
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Hospital & Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
40 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 429-2977
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Escambia Virtual Instructional Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 469-5457
Gr: K-12
Rank: #88.
Hope Horizon At Judy Andrews Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
129 N Merritt St
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7456
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Escambia Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 469-5457
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1010.
Jim C. Bailey Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4110 Bauer Rd
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 492-6136
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Ferry Pass Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8355 Yancey Ave
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 494-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Beulah Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 W Nine Mile Rd
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 316-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
J. H. Workman Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6299 Lanier Dr
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 494-5665
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Warrington Preparatory Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
450 S Old Corry Field Rd
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7440
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1515.
Pace Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1028 Underwood Ave
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 478-7060
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Bellview Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6201 Mobile Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 777-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1717.
Escambia Westgate Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10050 Ashton Brosnaham Rd
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5700
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1818.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7045 Wymart Rd
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 941-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1919.
Achieve Academy At Mcmillian
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Owen Bell Ln
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 497-6692
Gr: K-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Escambia County Acceleration Academy
Alternative School
6601 N Davis Hwy, Ste 10
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 517-4111
Gr: 8-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Escambia Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
1800 Saint Mary Ave
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 595-8823
Gr: 3-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Escambia County, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Escambia County, FL include Brown Barge Middle School, Ransom Middle School and Beulah Academy Of Science.
How many public middle schools are located in Escambia County?
23 public middle schools are located in Escambia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Escambia County?
Escambia County public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Escambia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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