For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 704 students in 32720, FL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 32720, FL is Southwestern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 32720 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32720, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32720, FL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 W New Hampshire Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6700
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
32720, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2219 South Wooodland Blvd
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 736-9849
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 736-9849
Gr: PK | 11 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Hospitalhomebound (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
200 North Clara Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7190
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7190
Gr: PK-12 | 2 students
Teen Parent - West (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
491 S Adelle Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 239-6218
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 239-6218
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32720, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32720, FL include Southwestern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 32720?
1 public middle schools are located in 32720.
What is the racial composition of students in 32720?
32720 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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