For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,003 students in Levy County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Levy County, FL are Cedar Key High School, Chiefland Middle High School and Bronson Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Levy County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Levy County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Levy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Key High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
951 Whiddon Ave
Cedar Key, FL 32625
(352) 543-5223
Cedar Key, FL 32625
(352) 543-5223
Grades: PK-12
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Chiefland Middle High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
808 N Main St
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6000
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6000
Grades: 6-12
| 830 students
Rank: #33.
Bronson Middle/high School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 Ishie Ave
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5261
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5261
Grades: 6-12
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Yankeetown School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Highway 40 W
Yankeetown, FL 34498
(352) 447-2372
Yankeetown, FL 34498
(352) 447-2372
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Rank: #55.
Nature Coast Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6830 Nw 140th St
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-0700
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-0700
Grades: 6-8
| 84 students
Rank: #66.
Williston Middle High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Sw 12 Ave
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-3542
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-3542
Grades: 6-12
| 1,126 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jail Services
Alternative School
480 Marshburn Dr
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
480 Marshburn Dr
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
480 Marshburn Dr
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
480 Mashburn Dr
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Levy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
811 Nw 4th Dr
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6025
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6025
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Forestry Youth Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
14251 Se Glass Rd
Inglis, FL 34449
(352) 465-8533
Inglis, FL 34449
(352) 465-8533
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Levy County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1p.o. Drawer 129
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-523
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-523
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Levy Learning Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
320 Mongo St
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5388
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5388
Grades: 2-12
| 21 students
480 Marshburn Dr
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
New Hope Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
P. O. Box 2102
Chiefland, FL 32644
(352) 490-6690
Chiefland, FL 32644
(352) 490-6690
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Summit Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1 Eagle Drive
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5388
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5388
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
20550 Ne 42nd Pl
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-2941
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-2941
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Levy County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Levy County, FL include Cedar Key High School, Chiefland Middle High School and Bronson Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Levy County?
10 public middle schools are located in Levy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Levy County?
Levy County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Levy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Levy County include: Bronson Middle/high School vs. Williston Middle High School, Williston Middle High School vs. Bronson Middle/high School, Chiefland Middle High School vs. Bronson Middle/high School
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