For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 962 students in Dover, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dover, FL are Independence Academy and Willis Peters Exceptional Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Dover have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dover, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12902 E Us Highway 92
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 473-8600
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 473-8600
Gr: K-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Willis Peters Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2919 Nelson Ave
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 747-9462
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 747-9462
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Dover, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12902 E Us Highway 92
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 707-1060
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 707-1060
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dover, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dover, FL include Independence Academy and Willis Peters Exceptional Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Dover?
2 public middle schools are located in Dover.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover?
Dover public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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