For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 727 students in Union County, FL.
The top ranked public middle school in Union County, FL is Lake Butler Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Union County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Union County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Butler Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5153
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5153
Gr: 5-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
55 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(385) 448-5145
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(385) 448-5145
Gr: K-12
55 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5145
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5145
Gr: K-12
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 689
Raiford, FL 32083
(904) 964-1581
Raiford, FL 32083
(904) 964-1581
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 79%
The Outpost (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
208 Se 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5195
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 448-5195
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Union County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
555 Sw 6th Street
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(386) 496-204
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(386) 496-204
Union Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14692 Ne County Road 199
Raiford, FL 32083
(386) 431-1999
Raiford, FL 32083
(386) 431-1999
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Union County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Union County, FL include Lake Butler Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Union County?
4 public middle schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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