For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 443 students in Alachua, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Alachua, FL are Alachua Learning Academy Middle School and A. L. Mebane Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alachua, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Alachua have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Alachua, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alachua Learning Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11100 W State Road 235
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
A. L. Mebane Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16401 Nw 140th St
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-1648
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-1648
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Alachua, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Alachua, FL include Alachua Learning Academy Middle School and A. L. Mebane Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alachua?
2 public middle schools are located in Alachua.
What is the racial composition of students in Alachua?
Alachua public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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