Top 10 Best Marion County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public middle schools serving 11,464 students in Marion County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, FL are Osceola Middle School, Belleview Middle School and Howard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Marion County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osceola Middle School
Math: 60% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
526 Se Tuscawilla Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 963 students
Rank: #22.
Belleview Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10500 Se 36th Ave
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6235
Grades: 6-8
| 1,491 students
Rank: #33.
Howard Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 47% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1655 Nw 10th St
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7225
Grades: 6-8
| 1,019 students
Rank: #44.
Dunnellon Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21005 Chestnut St
Dunnellon, FL 34431
(352) 465-6720
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4773 Sw 95th St
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 291-7930
Grades: 6-8
| 1,315 students
Rank: #66.
Horizon At Marion Oaks
Magnet School
Math: 37% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
365 Marion Oaks Dr
Ocala, FL 34473
(352) 671-6290
Grades: 5-8
| 1,015 students
Rank: #77.
Fort King Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
545 Ne 17th Ave
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 671-4725
Grades: 6-8
| 1,145 students
Rank: #88.
Lake Weir Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10220 Se Sunset Harbor Rd
Summerfield, FL 34491
(352) 671-6120
Grades: 6-8
| 1,179 students
Rank: #99.
Fort Mccoy School
Math: 35% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16160 Ne Highway 315
Fort Mc Coy, FL 32134
(352) 671-6325
Grades: PK-8
| 950 students
Rank: #1010.
North Marion Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 35% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2085 W Highway 329
Citra, FL 32113
(352) 671-6035
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: #1111.
Ocali Charter Middle School
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3233 Se Maricamp Rd Ste 106
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 264-9940
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #1212.
Marion Youth Academy
Alternative School
Reading: <50%
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10420 Nw Gainesville Rd
Lowell, FL 32663
(352) 840-8255
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: #1313.
Pace Center For Girls Inc.
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
328 Ne 1st Ave Ste 500
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 369-0571
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Marion Technical Institute
Alternative School
Magnet School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1614 E Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4765
Grades: 8-12
| 159 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
New Leaf Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Ne 25th Ave Ste 602
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 245-3586
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #1616.
Silver River Mentoring And Instruction
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Se 44th Ct
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 694-0191
Grades: 6-12
| 193 students
Rank: #1717.
Hillcrest
Special Education School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3143 Se 17th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Reg. Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
3040 Nw 10th St
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
1614 E Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6892
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcso Adults
Alternative School
700 Nw 30th Ave
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Grades: 8-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocala Center For Success And Independence
Alternative School
4055 Nw 105th St
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 671-2777
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Marion County, FL

Marion County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Arc Birth-3 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2800 Se Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 387-2210
Grades: PK
| n/a students
907 Sw 3rd St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 690-1610
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
10400 Se 36th Avenue
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6210
Grades: 10-12
| 70 students
4000 W Anthony Rd
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-4925
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
19185 Ne 13th St
Silver Springs, FL 34488
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
5895 Se 83rd St
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 245-6600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P. O. Box 4995
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 622-1921
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2091 Ne 35th Street
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 369-4040
Grades: 5-8
| 70 students
4055 Nw 105th St
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 671-6860
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
512 S.e. 3rd Street
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-7532
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2p.o. Box 670
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-770
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1014 Sw 7th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 32 students
1517 Se 30th Ave Ste 3
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-6848
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
700 Nw 30th Ave
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2091 Ne 35th Street
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 732-7656
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Student Services/ese (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1614 E Ft King St
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-7700
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, FL include Osceola Middle School, Belleview Middle School and Howard Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion County, FL?
21 public middle schools are located in Marion County, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County, FL?
Marion County, FL public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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