Best Dover Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 41% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and 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 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Dover, FL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Independence Academy

Charter School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
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12902 E Us Highway 92
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%)
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2919 Nelson Ave
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 747-9462

Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

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Dover, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Independence Academy Middle School (Closed 2018)

12902 E Us Highway 92
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 66% (majority Hispanic).