Best middle schools in Ocala (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Ocala, Florida. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Florida.
- 168Osceola Middle SchoolOcala · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 866 students
- 259Howard Middle SchoolOcala · Public Middle60% Math proficiency · 917 students
- 352Liberty Middle SchoolOcala · Public Middle51% Math proficiency · 1,171 students
- 450Ocali Charter Middle SchoolOcala · Charter Middle42% Math proficiency · 194 students
- 545Fort King Middle SchoolOcala · Public Middle56% Math proficiency · 918 students
- 639Horizon Academy at Marion OaksOcala · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 1,260 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Osceola Middle School Ocala · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 67.7 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 866 |
| 2 | Howard Middle School Ocala · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 58.9 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 917 |
| 3 | Liberty Middle School Ocala · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 51.9 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 1,171 |
| 4 | Ocali Charter Middle School Ocala · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 49.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 194 |
| 5 | Fort King Middle School Ocala · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.6 Lower 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 918 |
| 6 | Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks Ocala · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.9 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 1,260 |
Osceola Middle School in Ocala leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Ocala with a Success Index (US) of 67.7. 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 Ocala 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 Ocala?
Osceola Middle School in Ocala, Florida ranks first among middle schools in Ocala with a Success Index (US) of 67.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 866).
How are middle schools in Ocala 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.