For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public middle schools serving 17,162 students in Volusia County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Volusia County, FL are Volusia County Virtual Instruction Program, Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts and Creekside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Volusia County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Volusia County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Volusia County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Volusia County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
336 E Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 506-0014
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 506-0014
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
565 S Lakeview Dr, Unit 110
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-3900
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-3900
Gr: K-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6801 Airport Rd
Port Orange, FL 32128
(386) 322-6155
Port Orange, FL 32128
(386) 322-6155
Gr: 6-8 | 1,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Burns Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
160 Ridge Rd
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Gr: K-12 | 1,099 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Volusia Online Learning-flvs (Franchise)
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
336 E Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 506-0014
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 506-0014
Gr: K-12 | 442 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Ormond Beach Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Domicilio Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 258-4667
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 258-4667
Gr: 6-8 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Stewart Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1860 N Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 258-4682
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 258-4682
Gr: 6-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Silver Sands Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Herbert St
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-6175
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-6175
Gr: 6-8 | 1,199 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 W New Hampshire Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6815
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6815
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Highbanks Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
260 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 822-7896
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 822-7896
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Deland, FL 32721
(386) 255-6475
Deland, FL 32721
(386) 255-6475
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Riverview Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Osceola Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32176
(386) 258-4673
Ormond Beach, FL 32176
(386) 258-4673
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Volusia Virtual Instruction Program District Provided
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1515.
River Springs Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Ohio Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 968-0011
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 968-0011
Gr: 6-8 | 1,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
The Chiles Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
868 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Halifax Behavioral Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 Jimmy Ann Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3900
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1818.
New Smyrna Beach Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Myrtle Ave
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 424-2550
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 424-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1919.
Legacy Scholars Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 Childrens Way
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 668-4774
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 668-4774
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2020.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Parnell Ct
Deltona, FL 32738
(386) 575-4113
Deltona, FL 32738
(386) 575-4113
Gr: 6-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2121.
Deltona Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 575-4150
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 575-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 1,132 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2222.
Galaxy Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Eustace Ave
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 575-4144
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 575-4144
Gr: 6-8 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2323.
Deland Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Aquarius Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-5678
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-5678
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2424.
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Washington Ave
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 740-9800
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 740-9800
Gr: 6-12 | 1,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2525.
Campbell Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 S Keech St
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 258-4661
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 258-4661
Gr: 6-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2626.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
208 Central Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 944-1111
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 944-1111
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Dept. Of Corrections Educational Program
Alternative School
1300 Red John Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
3840 Old Deland Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 238-4788
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 238-4788
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Volusia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Advanced Technology Center (Closed 2011)
Vocational School
1770 Technology Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 226-4100
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 226-4100
Gr: 11-12
Advanced Technology College High School (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
1770 Technology Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 506-4100
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 506-4100
Gr: 11-12 | 166 students Minority enrollment: 26%
868 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 947-5800
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 947-5800
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Boston Avenue Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
340 N Boston Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 734-5617
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 734-5617
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Boston Avenue School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
340 N Boston Avenue
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6640
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6640
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
108 N Nova Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(904) 930-4670
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(904) 930-4670
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Community Learning Center East (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1290 Herbert St
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-5180
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-5180
Gr: 7-10 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Community Learning Center West (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1000 West Rhode Island Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 575-4076
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 575-4076
Gr: 7-10 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
The Discovery Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1004 Big Tree Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5904
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5904
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Easter Seals Child Development Center Daytona Beach (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1219 Dunn Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 255-4568
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 255-4568
Gr: PK | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
1696 Providence Blvd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 255-4568
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 255-4568
Gr: PK | 17 students Minority enrollment: 65%
2219 South Wooodland Blvd
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 736-9849
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 736-9849
Gr: PK | 11 students Minority enrollment: 45%
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 506-0013
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 506-0013
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1
1000 W Rhode Island Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 575-4076
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 575-4076
Gr: 10-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Halifax Convalescence (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
820 North Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-4575
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-4575
Gr: PK-12
1200 Center Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6290
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6290
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Hospitalhomebound (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
200 North Clara Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7190
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7190
Gr: PK-12 | 2 students
1265 N Grandview Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6380
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6380
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
2700 Enterprise Rd
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 775-3856
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 775-3856
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Minority enrollment: 75%
1025 Mason Ave # 1031
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 304-0086
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 304-0086
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students
913 East New York Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 738-9150
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 738-9150
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 55%
1591 Us Highway 17n
Seville, FL 32190
(386) 749-6875
Seville, FL 32190
(386) 749-6875
Gr: K-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Stewart Marchman Centeroaks High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: 7-11
Stewart Marchman Centerpines High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5993
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5993
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Teen Parent - West (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
491 S Adelle Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 239-6218
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 239-6218
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
3875 Tiger Bay Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 42%
3875 Tiger Bay Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 62%
3875 Tiger Bay Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Volusia County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0p.o. Box 2118
Deland, FL 32721
(386) 734-719
Deland, FL 32721
(386) 734-719
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Volusia Halfway House High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1047 Madison Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 947-5990
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Whole Child Charter Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
381 North Lincoln St
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 734-7190
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 734-7190
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Volusia County, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Volusia County, FL include Volusia County Virtual Instruction Program, Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts and Creekside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Volusia County?
31 public middle schools are located in Volusia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Volusia County?
Volusia County public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% 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 Volusia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Volusia County include: David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School vs. Ormond Beach Middle School, Silver Sands Middle School vs. Creekside Middle School, Southwestern Middle School vs. Deland Middle School
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