For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,138 students in 33881, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33881, FL are Jewett Middle Academy Magnet, Jewett School Of The Arts and Westwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33881 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33881, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33881, FL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5320
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5320
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Jewett School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 8th St Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
Gr: PK-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3520 Avenue J Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5484
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5484
Gr: 6-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Ridge Technical Academy
Alternative School
7700 State Road 544
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Ridge Teen Parent Program
Alternative School
7700 Lucerne Park Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 73%
33881, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
S.t.a.r. Charter School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
225 Avenue B, Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-0063
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-0063
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Winter Haven B.e.s.t. Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2500 Havendale Boulevard
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5586
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5586
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33881, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33881, FL include Jewett Middle Academy Magnet, Jewett School Of The Arts and Westwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33881?
5 public middle schools are located in 33881.
What is the racial composition of students in 33881?
33881 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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