Best middle schools in Gainesville (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Gainesville, Florida. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Florida.
- 160Kanapaha Middle SchoolGainesville · Public Middle64% Math proficiency · 1,014 students
- 258Abraham Lincoln Middle SchoolGainesville · Public Middle60% Math proficiency · 613 students
- 358Fort Clarke Middle SchoolGainesville · Public Middle60% Math proficiency · 840 students
- 458Howard W. Bishop Middle SchoolGainesville · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 824 students
- 555Westwood Middle SchoolGainesville · Public Middle56% Math proficiency · 854 students
- 644Resilience Charter School IncGainesville · Charter Middle47% Math proficiency · 107 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanapaha Middle School Gainesville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 59.5 Top 50% | 64% Math proficiency | 1,014 |
| 2 | Abraham Lincoln Middle School Gainesville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 58.2 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 613 |
| 3 | Fort Clarke Middle School Gainesville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 58.1 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 840 |
| 4 | Howard W. Bishop Middle School Gainesville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.7 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 824 |
| 5 | Westwood Middle School Gainesville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 54.9 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 854 |
| 6 | Resilience Charter School Inc Gainesville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 44.4 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 107 |
Kanapaha Middle School in Gainesville leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Gainesville with a Success Index (US) of 59.5. Of the 6 schools shown, 5 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Florida middle schools rankings, every school on the Gainesville page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Gainesville?
Kanapaha Middle School in Gainesville, Florida ranks first among middle schools in Gainesville with a Success Index (US) of 59.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,014).
How are middle schools in Gainesville ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.