For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,875 students in Suwannee County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Suwannee County, FL are Branford High School, Community Base Service Students and Suwannee Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suwannee County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Suwannee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Suwannee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Branford High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 Reynolds St Ne
Branford, FL 32008
(386) 935-5600
Branford, FL 32008
(386) 935-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 782 students
Rank: #22.
Community Base Service Students
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1740 Ohio Ave South
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: #33.
Suwannee Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Suwannee Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1730 Walker Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4500
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 947 students
Rank: #55.
Suwannee Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
Suwannee Opportunity School
Alternative School
325 Pinewood Dr
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Grades: 1-12
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Suwannee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Donald Ralph Cooke School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1689 Mendez Pl
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 842-2208
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 842-2208
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Douglass Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
617 Ontario Avenue, Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 364-2900
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 364-2900
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
702 2nd Street Nw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 364-2601
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 364-2601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Suwannee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1702 2nd, Street Nw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 364-260
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 364-260
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
1740 Ohio Avenue South
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4647
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4647
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Teen Parent Babies Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
702 2nd St Nw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4600
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4600
Grades: PK
| n/a students
208 Se 8th St
Live Oak, FL 32064
(352) 448-5145
Live Oak, FL 32064
(352) 448-5145
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Suwannee County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Suwannee County, FL include Branford High School, Community Base Service Students and Suwannee Virtual Franchise.
How many public middle schools are located in Suwannee County?
7 public middle schools are located in Suwannee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Suwannee County?
Suwannee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% 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 Suwannee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Suwannee County include: Suwannee Middle School vs. Branford High School, Branford High School vs. Suwannee Middle School
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