For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,348 students in Dade City, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dade City, FL are Academy At The Farm, Centennial Middle School and Pasco Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dade City, 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 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Dade City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Dade City, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy At The Farm
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9500 Alex Lange Way
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 588-9737
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 588-9737
Gr: K-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
38505 Centennial Rd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-9700
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-9700
Gr: 6-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Pasco Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13925 14th St
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-8400
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
East Pasco Education Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35830 State Road 52
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5700
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Dade City, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
38301 Martin Luther King Blvd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-9000
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-9000
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dade City, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dade City, FL include Academy At The Farm, Centennial Middle School and Pasco Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dade City?
4 public middle schools are located in Dade City.
What is the racial composition of students in Dade City?
Dade City public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% 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 Dade City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dade City include: Pasco Middle School vs. Centennial Middle School, Centennial Middle School vs. Pasco Middle School
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