For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 1,897 students in Marianna, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marianna, FL are Hope School, Marianna K-8 School and Jackson Virtual Instruction Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marianna, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Marianna have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marianna, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2958 Cherokee St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Marianna K-8 School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3807 Caverns Rd
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9609
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9609
Gr: K-8 | 1,685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Technology Cir
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9666
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9666
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For The Advancement Of Children's Learning
Special Education School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
District Wide Gifted Program
Special Education School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Home/night Instruction
Alternative School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Gr: K-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Teen Parenting Program
Alternative School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Marianna, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4685 Meadowview Road
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-6090
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-6090
Gr: K-8 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 47%
District Wide Homebound Program (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Gr: K-12
Dozier School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4111 South St
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 718-5972
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 718-5972
Gr: 6-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
4258 2nd Ave
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9607
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9607
Gr: PK-2
Jackson County School-sunland (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3700 Connally Dr
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9139
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9139
Jackson County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0p O Box 5958
Marianna, FL 32447
(850) 482-120
Marianna, FL 32447
(850) 482-120
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32447
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32447
(850) 482-1200
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marianna, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marianna, FL include Hope School, Marianna K-8 School and Jackson Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public middle schools are located in Marianna?
10 public middle schools are located in Marianna.
What is the racial composition of students in Marianna?
Marianna public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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