For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,740 students in 32547, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32547, FL are Liza Jackson Preparatory School, W. C. Pryor Middle School and Okaloosa Technical College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32547 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32547, FL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32547, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1123 Hospital Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
W. C. Pryor Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3613
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3613
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Okaloosa Technical College
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3500
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3500
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
32547, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adolescent Substance Abuse (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1015 Mar Walt Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 301-3090
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 301-3090
Gr: 6-12
110 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
720 Essex Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3556
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3556
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3889
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3889
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32547, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32547, FL include Liza Jackson Preparatory School, W. C. Pryor Middle School and Okaloosa Technical College.
How many public middle schools are located in 32547?
3 public middle schools are located in 32547.
What is the racial composition of students in 32547?
32547 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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