For the 2026 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 Community Base Service Students, Branford High School 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 48% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Suwannee County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Suwannee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Base Service Students
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1740 Ohio Ave South
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Branford High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 Reynolds St Ne
Branford, FL 32008
(386) 935-5600
Branford, FL 32008
(386) 935-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Suwannee Middle School
(Math: 49% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Suwannee Virtual School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: K-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 37%
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
Gr: 1-12 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: K-12
Suwannee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Douglass Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
617 Ontario Avenue, Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 364-2900
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 364-2900
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
1740 Ohio Avenue South
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4647
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4647
Gr: K-12
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
Gr: PK
208 Se 8th St
Live Oak, FL 32064
(352) 448-5145
Live Oak, FL 32064
(352) 448-5145
Gr: 9-12
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 Community Base Service Students, Branford High School 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 67% (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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