Best 32254 Florida Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,319 students in 32254, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32254, FL are James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School, Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center and Kipp V.o.i.c.e Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32254 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32254, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32254, FL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 W Palm Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7516
Gr: 6-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Kipp V.o.i.c.e Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Gr: K-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 306:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Kipp Jacksonville K-12
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 North Mcduff Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Gr: K-11 | 1,246 student Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 32254 Florida

32254, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Gr: K-2 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 310:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Gr: K-4 | 497 students Minority enrollment: 98%
3108 Lenox Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3925
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32254, FL?
How many public middle schools are located in 32254?
4 public middle schools are located in 32254.
What is the racial composition of students in 32254?
32254 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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