For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 3,332 students in 32606, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32606, FL are F. W. Buchholz High School and Fort Clarke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32606 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32606, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32606, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
F. W. Buchholz High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5510 Nw 27th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-6702
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-6702
Gr: 6-12 | 2,444 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Fort Clarke Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9301 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2800
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32606, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32606, FL include F. W. Buchholz High School and Fort Clarke Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 32606?
2 public middle schools are located in 32606.
What is the racial composition of students in 32606?
32606 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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