For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,108 students in 32628, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 32628, FL are Ruth Rains Middle School and Dixie County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32628 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32628, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32628, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruth Rains Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
981 Se 351 Hwy
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6254
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6254
Grades: 5-7
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Dixie County High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17924 Se Hwy 19
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6252
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6252
Grades: 8-12
| 669 students
Rank: n/an/a
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
32628, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16077 Ne 19 Hwy Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-6144
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-6144
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dixie County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1p.o. Box 890
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-613
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-613
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
16077 Se Hwy 19 Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Grades: K-5
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 32628, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 32628, FL include Ruth Rains Middle School and Dixie County High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 32628?
4 public middle schools are located in 32628.
What is the racial composition of students in 32628?
32628 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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