For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 606 students in Lafayette County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lafayette County, FL is Lafayette High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Lafayette County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
160 Ne Hornet Dr
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-1701
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-1701
Gr: 6-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
363 Ne Crawford St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Gr: K-12
Lafayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
363 Ne Crawford St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, FL include Lafayette High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lafayette County?
3 public middle schools are located in Lafayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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