For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 8,191 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Orlando, Orlando, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Southwest Orlando are Florida Virtual Middle School, Legends Academy Charter and Dr. Phillips High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Orlando, Orlando, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Orlando, Orlando, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florida Virtual Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5422 Carrier Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32819
(800) 374-1430
Grades: 6-8
| 2,571 students
Rank: #22.
Legends Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3032 Monte Carlo Trl
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-8711
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-8711
Grades: PK-8
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. Phillips High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Turkey Lake Rd
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 355-3200
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 355-3200
Grades: 8-12
| 3,042 students
Rank: #44.
Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4500 W Columbia St
Orlando, FL 32811
(407) 296-5110
Orlando, FL 32811
(407) 296-5110
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #55.
Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2220 W 29th St
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-1810
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-1810
Grades: 6-8
| 826 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Orlando, Orlando, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Orlando, Orlando, FL include Florida Virtual Middle School, Legends Academy Charter and Dr. Phillips High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Orlando, Orlando?
5 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Orlando, Orlando.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Orlando, Orlando?
the neighborhood of Southwest Orlando, Orlando public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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