Top 10 Best Leon County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 30 public middle schools serving 13,171 students in Leon County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Leon County, FL are Deerlake Middle School, Florida State University School and The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leon County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Leon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Leon County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deerlake Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9902 Deer Lk W
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 922-6545
Grades: 6-8
| 942 students
Rank: #22.
Florida State University School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3000 School House Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 245-3700
Grades: K-12
| 1,825 students
Rank: #33.
The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3208 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 386-6566
Grades: K-8
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
William J Montford Iii Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5789 Pimlico Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 922-6011
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Rank: #55.
The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2415 N Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-6566
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
Rank: #66.
Swift Creek Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2100 Pedrick Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 487-4868
Grades: 6-8
| 727 students
Rank: #77.
Tallahassee School Of Math & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3434 N Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 681-7827
Grades: K-8
| 556 students
Rank: #88.
Leon County Virtual School Franchise
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
860 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7247
Grades: K-12
| 701 students
Rank: #99.
Leon County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
860 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7100
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2514 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-2087
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #1111.
Raa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-6287
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #1212.
Fairview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3415 Zillah St
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 488-6880
Grades: 6-8
| 743 students
Rank: #1313.
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 Ronellis Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7672
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #1414.
Elizabeth Cobb Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
915 Hillcrest Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-3364
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
Rank: #1515.
Tallahassee Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 Artemis Way
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-7100
Grades: K-12
| 534 students
Rank: #1616.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1344 Cross Creek Cir
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-9280
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Rank: #1717.
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 412-5866
Grades: K-12
| 616 students
Rank: #1818.
Fort Braden School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15100 Blountstown Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-9374
Grades: PK-8
| 670 students
Rank: #1919.
Woodville School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9373 Woodville Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 487-7043
Grades: PK-8
| 460 students
Rank: #2020.
Governor's Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4351 Mahan Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 391-5259
Grades: PK-8
| 399 students
Rank: #2121.
R. Frank Nims Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
723 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-5960
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #2222.
Griffin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Alabama St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-8436
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #2323.
Heritage Trails Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
283 Trojan Trl
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 488-8927
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Rank: #2424.
Gretchen Everhart School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2750 Mission Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-5785
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
Rank: #2525.
Success At Ghazvini Learning Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
854 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-2087
Grades: 6-12
| 255 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 412-5866
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3000 School House Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 245-3700
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
526 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 922-2533
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leon County Jail
Alternative School
860 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 410-1249
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Leon Virtual Academy
860 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7804
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Leon County, FL

Leon County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
526 N Appleyard Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-1957
Grades: 1-8
| 26 students
500 N Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7667
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
Amikids (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2514 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 921-1250
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
2214 Belle Vue Way
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-4467
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
428 W Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 681-1929
Grades: 6-8
| 47 students
2006 Jackson Bluff Road
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
3333 W Pensacola St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-2277
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
3611 Austin Davis Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 877-5187
Grades: K-8
| 188 students
P. O. Box 568
Woodville, FL 32362
(850) 488-2087
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
72757 W Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-714
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
526 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 922-5343
Grades: 12
| 36 students
860 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7100
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
2813 S Meridian St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 488-7526
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Life Skills Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
324 North Adams St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 599-9190
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
2967 Natural Bridge Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 414-6868
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
3420 Capital Circle Sw
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-2087
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2609-e Springhill Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 921-0170
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
3420 Capital Circle Sw
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 574-1029
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
1500 Miccosukee Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 681-7827
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
500 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7624
Grades: 4-12
| 38 students
1900 Natural Bridge Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 922-4123
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Leon County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Leon County, FL include Deerlake Middle School, Florida State University School and The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville.
How many public middle schools are located in Leon County, FL?
30 public middle schools are located in Leon County, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Leon County, FL?
Leon County, FL public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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