For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,306 students in 33881, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33881, FL are Jewett Middle Academy Magnet, Jewett School Of The Arts and Ridge Teen Parent Program. 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 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33881, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5320
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5320
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #22.
Jewett School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2250 8th St Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: #33.
Ridge Teen Parent Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7700 Lucerne Park Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #44.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 21% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 829 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
33881, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
135 Avenue Y Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-5631
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-5631
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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 Ridge Teen Parent Program.
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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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