Fort Meade Middle-High School or FMMSHS is a combined middle school and high school located in Fort Meade, Florida in Polk County, Florida. The school serves the city of Fort Meade and surrounding areas. The school is located on the northeast side of the city of Fort Meade at 700 Edgewood Drive North.
Serving 731 students in grades 6-12, Fort Meade Middle/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School serves the southern part of its school district in Fort Meade, FL, encompassing an area of approximately 161 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest boundary located about 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School's student population of 731 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Meade Middle/senior High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2675 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black & Gold
School Mascot
Miners
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Meade Middle/senior High School's ranking?
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School is ranked #2675 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fort Meade Middle/senior High School often compared to?
Fort Meade Middle/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frostproof Middle/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Meade Middle/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Meade Middle/senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Fort Meade Middle/senior High School?
731 students attend Fort Meade Middle/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fort Meade Middle/senior High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Meade Middle/senior High School?
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Meade Middle/senior High School offer ?
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Meade Middle/senior High School part of?
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School is part of Polk School District.
School Calendar
View the Fort Meade Middle/senior High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
FALL BREAK - STUDENT, Teacher and Paraeducator (Paid 11/26 and 11/27)
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK WEEK - NO SCHOOL
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS � STUDENT EARLY DISMISSAL
END OF SECOND SEMESTER (94 Days)/Distribute Elementary Report Cards/
Last Work Day for Paraeducators (186-Day Contract)/ Storm Make-Up Day as Needed
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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