For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,263 students in Wakulla County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wakulla County, FL are Wakulla Middle School, Riversprings Middle School and Wakulla Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakulla County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Wakulla County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Wakulla County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakulla Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22 Jean Dr
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-7143
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-7143
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Riversprings Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Spring Creek Hwy
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-2300
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Wakulla Institute
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
126 High Dr
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0100
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0100
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Wakulla County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
69 Arran Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Wakulla Coast Charter School Of Arts Science & Technology
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
48 Shell Island Road
Saint Marks, FL 32355
(850) 925-6344
Saint Marks, FL 32355
(850) 925-6344
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Wakulla County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
164 Yellow Jacket Ave
Sopchoppy, FL 32358
(850) 926-8111
Sopchoppy, FL 32358
(850) 926-8111
Gr: PK | 58 students
Wakulla County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5p.o. Box 100
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-006
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-006
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wakulla County, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wakulla County, FL include Wakulla Middle School, Riversprings Middle School and Wakulla Institute.
How many public middle schools are located in Wakulla County?
7 public middle schools are located in Wakulla County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakulla County?
Wakulla County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Wakulla County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wakulla County include: Riversprings Middle School vs. Wakulla Middle School, Wakulla Middle School vs. Riversprings Middle School
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