For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 914 students in Chiefland, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Chiefland, FL are Chiefland Middle High School and Nature Coast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chiefland, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Chiefland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Chiefland, FL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chiefland Middle High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
808 N Main St
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6000
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6000
Gr: 6-12 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Nature Coast Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6830 Nw 140th St
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-0700
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-0700
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Chiefland, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
811 Nw 4th Dr
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6025
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6025
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
New Hope Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
P. O. Box 2102
Chiefland, FL 32644
(352) 490-6690
Chiefland, FL 32644
(352) 490-6690
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chiefland, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chiefland, FL include Chiefland Middle High School and Nature Coast Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chiefland?
2 public middle schools are located in Chiefland.
What is the racial composition of students in Chiefland?
Chiefland public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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