For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,859 students in Gulf Breeze, FL. The top ranked public middle schools in Gulf Breeze, FL are Gulf Breeze Middle School and Woodlawn Beach Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gulf Breeze, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Gulf Breeze have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gulf Breeze, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gulf Breeze Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
649 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4080
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4080
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #22.
Woodlawn Beach Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Woodlawn Way
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-4010
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-4010
Grades: 6-8
| 945 students
Gulf Breeze, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 Via De Luna Dr
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gulf Breeze, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gulf Breeze, FL include Gulf Breeze Middle School and Woodlawn Beach Middle School. Gulf Breeze has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
How many public middle schools are located in Gulf Breeze?
2 public middle schools are located in Gulf Breeze.
What is the racial composition of students in Gulf Breeze?
Gulf Breeze public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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