For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,699 students in 32547, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 32547, FL are Liza Jackson Preparatory School, W. C. Pryor Middle School and Okaloosa Technical College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32547 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32547, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32547, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1123 Hospital Road
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Grades: K-8
| 977 students
Rank: #22.
W. C. Pryor Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3613
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3613
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
Okaloosa Technical College
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3500
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3500
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
32547, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adolescent Substance Abuse (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1015 Mar Walt Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 301-3090
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 301-3090
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
110 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
720 Essex Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3556
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3556
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3889
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3889
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 32547, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 32547, FL include Liza Jackson Preparatory School, W. C. Pryor Middle School and Okaloosa Technical College.
How many public middle schools are located in 32547?
3 public middle schools are located in 32547.
What is the racial composition of students in 32547?
32547 public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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