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Best Santa Rosa County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 9,346 students in Santa Rosa County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Santa Rosa County, FL are Gulf Breeze Middle School, East Bay K-8 School and Thomas L Sims Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Rosa County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Santa Rosa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Santa Rosa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gulf Breeze Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
649 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4080
Gr: 6-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
East Bay K-8 School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2535 Elkhart Dr
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 750-0134
Gr: PK-8 | 1,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Thomas L Sims Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5500 Education Dr
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3676
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Holley-navarre Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1976 Williams Creek Dr
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6040
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6556 Firehouse Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Woodlawn Beach Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 Woodlawn Way
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-4010
Gr: 6-8 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Avalon Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5445 King Arthurs Way
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-5540
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Hobbs Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5317 Glover Ln
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5630
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Jay High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3741 School St
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 675-4507
Gr: 7-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Central School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6180 Central School Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5640
Gr: PK-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Martin Luther King Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5928 Stewart St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
High Road
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4140 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 212-6158
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Learning Academy Of Santa Rosa
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5880 Stewart St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-3495
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
6032 Hwy 90, Bld 9040
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5052
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wallace Lake K-8
3354 Wallace Lake Rd
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 783-9653
Gr: PK-8 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Santa Rosa County, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Santa Rosa County, FL include Gulf Breeze Middle School, East Bay K-8 School and Thomas L Sims Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Santa Rosa County?
17 public middle schools are located in Santa Rosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa County?
Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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