Best Cocoa Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,527 students in Cocoa, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cocoa, FL are Brevard Virtual Franchise, Space Coast Junior/senior High School and Emma Jewel Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cocoa, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Cocoa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Cocoa, FL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brevard Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1225 Clearlake Rd
Cocoa, FL 32922
(321) 633-3660
Gr: K-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Space Coast Junior/senior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6150 Banyan St
Cocoa, FL 32927
(321) 638-0750
Gr: 7-12 | 1,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Emma Jewel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Blake Ave
Cocoa, FL 32922
(321) 634-5462
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Cocoa High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Tiger Trl
Cocoa, FL 32926
(321) 632-5300
Gr: 7-12 | 1,432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Brevard County Jail Complex
Alternative School
5225 Dewitt Ave
Cocoa, FL 32927
(321) 690-1500
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
5225 Dewitt Ave
Cocoa, FL 32927
(321) 690-3400
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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Cocoa, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1225 Clearlake Rd
Cocoa, FL 32922
(321) 633-3660
Gr: K-8
1225 Clearlake Rd
Cocoa, FL 32922
(321) 633-3660
Gr: 6-12
1225 Clearlake Rd
Cocoa, FL 32922
(321) 633-3660
Gr: K-8
3815 Curtis Blvd
Cocoa, FL 32927
(321) 633-8234
Gr: K-6 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 32%
1225 Clearlake Rd
Cocoa, FL 32922
(321) 633-3660
1225 Clearlake Rd
Cocoa, FL 32922
(321) 633-3660
1225 Clearlake Rd
Cocoa, FL 32922
(321) 633-3660
Gr: 7-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
1407 Dixon Blvd
Cocoa, FL 32922
(321) 723-2677
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
5225 Dewitt Avenue
Cocoa, FL 32927
(321) 631-1911
Gr: 6-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
5650 Highway 520
Cocoa, FL 32926
(321) 446-5505

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cocoa, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cocoa, FL include Brevard Virtual Franchise, Space Coast Junior/senior High School and Emma Jewel Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Cocoa?
6 public middle schools are located in Cocoa.
What is the racial composition of students in Cocoa?
Cocoa public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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