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Best Marion County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 14,159 students in Marion County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, FL are Marion Virtual Franchise, Forest High School and Belleview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Marion County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Forest High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Marion County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1614 E Ft King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6892
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Forest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5000 Se Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 671-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,387 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Belleview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10400 Se 36th Ave
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,904 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
West Port High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3733 Sw 80th Ave
Ocala, FL 34481
(352) 291-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Pace Center For Girls Inc.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
328 Ne 1st Ave, Ste 500
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 369-0571
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Vanguard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Nw 28th St
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,684 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Dunnellon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10055 Sw 180th Avenue Rd
Dunnellon, FL 34432
(352) 465-6745
Gr: 9-12 | 1,562 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Lake Weir High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10351 Se Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,447 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
North Marion High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
151 W Highway 329
Citra, FL 32113
(352) 671-6010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Marion Technical Institute
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1614 E Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4765
Gr: 8-12
Rank: #1111.
Hillcrest
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3143 Se 17th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Marion County Acceleration Academy
Alternative School
1515 E Silver Springs Blvd, St
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 329-2799
Gr: 8-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Reg. Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
3040 Nw 10th St
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Gr: 3-12 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Mcso Adults
Alternative School
700 Nw 30th Ave
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Ocali Charter High School
Charter School
3850 West Anthony Rd
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 264-9940
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, FL include Marion Virtual Franchise, Forest High School and Belleview High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County?
19 public high schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?

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