For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 434 students in Mc David, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 39 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Mc David, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Mc David, FL is Ernest Ward Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc David, FL public school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Mc David have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mc David, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ernest Ward Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7650 Highway 97
Mc David, FL 32568
(850) 761-6301
Mc David, FL 32568
(850) 761-6301
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mc David, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Mc David, FL include Ernest Ward Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mc David?
1 public schools are located in Mc David.
What percentage of students in Mc David go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Mc David are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mc David?
Mc David public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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