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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Leon County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public middle schools serving 12,188 students in Leon County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Leon County, FL are Deerlake Middle School, Florida State University School and William J Montford Iii Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leon County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Leon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Leon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deerlake Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9902 Deer Lk W
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 922-6545
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Florida State University School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 School House Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 245-3700
Gr: K-12 | 1,851 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
William J Montford Iii Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5789 Pimlico Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 922-6011
Gr: 6-8 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3208 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 386-6566
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2415 N Monroe St, Ste 2700
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 999-8267
Gr: K-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Swift Creek Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2100 Pedrick Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 487-4868
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Leon County Virtual School Franchise
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
283 Trojan Trl
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-7247
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Tallahassee School Of Math & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3434 N Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 681-7827
Gr: K-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Leon County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
283 Trojan Trl
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-7100
Gr: K-8
Rank: #1010.
Raa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-6287
Gr: 6-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 Ronellis Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7672
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Fairview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3415 Zillah St
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 488-6880
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Tallahassee Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 Artemis Way
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 296-1970
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Elizabeth Cobb Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
915 Hillcrest Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-3364
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1344 Cross Creek Cir
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-9280
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
854 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-2087
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Fort Braden School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15100 Blountstown Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-9374
Gr: PK-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 412-5866
Gr: K-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Woodville School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9373 Woodville Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 487-7043
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2020.
Renaissance Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4351 Mahan Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 391-5259
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Griffin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Alabama St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-8436
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
R. Frank Nims Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
723 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-5960
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Gretchen Everhart School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2750 Mission Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-5785
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2424.
Success Academy At Ghazvini Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
854 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-2087
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Famu Drs Virtual Franchise
400 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 412-5866
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Florida Scholars Academy
Alternative School
2737 Centerview Drive, Knight
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 717-2715
Gr: K-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Fsus Virtual School Franchise
3000 School House Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 245-3700
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
526 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 922-2533
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Leon County Jail
Alternative School
860 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 410-1249
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Leon Virtual Academy
860 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7804
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Leon County, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Leon County, FL include Deerlake Middle School, Florida State University School and William J Montford Iii Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Leon County?
28 public middle schools are located in Leon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leon County?
Leon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% 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 Leon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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