Top 5 Best Desoto County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,196 students in Desoto County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Desoto County, FL are Desoto Middle School, Desoto Virtual Franchise and Desoto Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desoto County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Desoto County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Desoto County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desoto Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
420 E Gibson St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4133
Grades: 6-8
| 1,035 students
Rank: #22.
Desoto Virtual Franchise
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
Desoto Secondary School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
318 N Wilson Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9303
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
530 Lasolona Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4222
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital And Homebound
Special Education School
494 N Manatee Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0261
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Reduced Services
Alternative School
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Desoto County, FL

Desoto County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5871 Southeast Hwy 31
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-5367
Grades: 6-12
| 126 students
12100 Sw Academy Dr
Arcadia, FL 34269
(941) 586-5576
Grades: K-7
| 154 students
5891 Se Highway 31
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0151
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2p. O. Drawer 2000
Arcadia, FL 34265
(863) 494-422
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
318 N Wilson Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9303
Grades: PK
| 41 students
5871 Southeast Hwy 31
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-5300
Grades: 6-12
| 125 students
4846 Sw Shores Ave, Pk Unit
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4511
Grades: PK
| n/a students
8805 Sw Start Center St
Arcadia, FL 34269
(863) 494-3434
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Desoto County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Desoto County, FL include Desoto Middle School, Desoto Virtual Franchise and Desoto Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Desoto County, FL?
7 public middle schools are located in Desoto County, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto County, FL?
Desoto County, FL public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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