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Best Duval County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 77 public middle schools serving 49,373 students in Duval County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Duval County, FL are Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S, River City Science Academy At Mandarin and James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duval County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Duval County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Duval County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1819 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
River City Science Academy At Mandarin
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10911 Old St Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3276 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
River City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Gr: 6-12 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
River City Science Academy Intracoastal
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2002 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Lavilla School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 633-6069
Gr: 6-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 481-8163
Gr: K-12 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Oak Hill Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6910 Daughtry Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Duval Charter School At Flagler Center
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12755 Flagler Center Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 899-1010
Gr: K-8 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Duval Charter At Baymeadows
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Gr: K-8 | 1,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
River City Science Academy Innovation School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8160 Baymeadows Way W
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Duval Charter School At Southside
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8680 Ac Skinner Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 423-5348
Gr: K-8 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 3rd St N
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5929
Gr: 6-8 | 1,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Duval Charter School At Coastal
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12800 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 512-6757
Gr: K-8 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
Duval Charter School At Mandarin
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5209 Shad Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 440-2901
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Mayport Coastal Science Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2600 Mayport Rd
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5977
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1717.
Mandarin Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5100 Hood Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 292-0555
Gr: 6-8 | 1,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1701 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Gr: 6-12 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
Seaside Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10850 Old St Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 619-3933
Gr: K-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2020.
Springfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2034 Hubbard St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2121.
Seaside Charter K-8 School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2865 Mayport Rd
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 853-6287
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2222.
Kernan Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2271 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 220-1350
Gr: 6-8 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2323.
Gateway Community Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3747 Belfort Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 646-4889
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2424.
Landmark Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 221-7125
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2525.
Duval Virtual Academy Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2819
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #2626.
John E. Ford K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1137 Cleveland St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6540
Gr: PK-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2727.
Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3015 Parental Home Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 725-6662
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2828.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Clay
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9143 Phillips Hgwy, Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2929.
Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 503-0661
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Jacksonville Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2043 Forest St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 288-7732
Gr: K-10 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3131.
Westview K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5270 Connie Jean Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1082
Gr: PK-8 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3232.
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1214 E 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 798-4819
Gr: 5-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3333.
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8050 Point Meadows Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0825
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3434.
Pace Center For Girls-jax
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2933 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3535.
Baldwin Middle-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
291 Mill St W
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 266-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Duval County, FL

Duval County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Acclaim Academy Charter School Duval Center (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4441 Westconnett Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 696-6631
Gr: 6-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Acclaim Academy Charter School Duval North (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(407) 909-6277
Bank Of America Learning Academy (Closed 2013)
9000 Southside Blvd Bldg 900
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Beulah Beal Young Parents Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
330 W 9th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6853
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Brentwood Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3750 Springfield Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6630
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Carter G. Woodson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2334 Butler Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Catapult Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4604 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 306-0500
Gr: 9-12
Charger Academy (Closed 2024)
7050 Melvin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1060
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Daniel Memorial School (Closed 2004)
3725 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Daniel Payne Academy Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
5430 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 766-2222
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Destiny Educational Academy (Closed 2006)
5335 Ramona Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Duval County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
51701 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-211
Duval Start Center (Closed 2004)
2335 W 18th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Duval Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings) (Closed 2023)
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Gr: 6-12
Eugene Butler Middle School (Closed 2016)
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Florida Virtual Academy (Closed 2010)
9951 Atlantic Blvd #319
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 721-0035
Gr: K-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Florida Virtual Academy At Hillsborough County (Closed 2018)
9143 Phillips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 143:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Florida Virtual Academy At Palm Beach County (Closed 2023)
9143 Phillips Highway Ste 590,
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Florida Virtual Academy At Pasco (Closed 2023)
9143 Phillips Highway Suite 59
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Florida Virtual Academy At Pinellas Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
9143 Philips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-11 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Gateway Community Services (formerly Tpc Vil (Closed 2023)
2671 Huffman Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 646-4889
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Henry F. Kite Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
9430 Lem Turner Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3031
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Horizons Unlimited Middle School (Closed 2006)
5258 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Idea Bassett (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1845 Bassett Road
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
Idea River Bluff (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2354 University Blvd.n.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
J. Allen Axson Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1221 E 16th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6880
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Jacksonville Marine Institutewest (Closed 2004)
5454 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 721-0133
Jacksonville Youth Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
202 Century 21 Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-6488
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1840 W 9th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
John Love Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1531 Winthrop St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6790
Gr: K-2
Justina Road Elementary School (Closed 2016)
3101 Justina Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
King's Highway Intermediate (Closed 2023)
3816 N Main Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,513 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Kipp Jacksonville K-8 (Closed 2023)
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Gr: K-2 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 310:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Kipp Voice Elementary School (Closed 2018)
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Gr: K-4 | 497 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Kreative Kids Academy (Closed 2006)
1527 Gandy Street
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-9171
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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80 public middle schools are located in Duval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Duval County?
Duval County public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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