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Best Suwannee County Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,875 students in Suwannee County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Suwannee County, FL are Community Base Service Students, Branford High School and Suwannee Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suwannee County, 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 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Suwannee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Suwannee County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Base Service Students
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1740 Ohio Ave S
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Branford High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Reynolds St Ne
Branford, FL 32008
(386) 935-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Suwannee Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Suwannee Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1730 Walker Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Suwannee Virtual School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Suwannee Opportunity School
Alternative School
325 Pinewood Dr
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: 1-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Suwannee Virtual Instruction Program
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: K-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Suwannee County, FL

Suwannee County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Donald Ralph Cooke School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1689 Mendez Pl
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 842-2208
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Douglass Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
617 Ontario Avenue, Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 364-2900
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Suwannee County School Board (Closed 2007)
702 2nd Street Nw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 364-2601
Suwannee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1702 2nd, Street Nw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 364-260
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Suwannee Virtual School Flex (Closed 2023)
1740 Ohio Avenue South
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4647
Gr: K-12
Teen Parent Babies Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
702 2nd St Nw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4600
Gr: PK
Union Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings) Elementary School (Closed 2023)
208 Se 8th St
Live Oak, FL 32064
(352) 448-5145
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Suwannee County, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Suwannee County, FL include Community Base Service Students, Branford High School and Suwannee Virtual Franchise.
How many public middle schools are located in Suwannee County?
7 public middle schools are located in Suwannee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Suwannee County?
Suwannee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Suwannee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Suwannee County include: Suwannee Middle School vs. Branford High School, Branford High School vs. Suwannee Middle School

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