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Top 5 Best Charlotte County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,720 students in Charlotte County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Charlotte County, FL are Babcock Neighborhood School, L. A. Ainger Middle School and Charlotte Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlotte County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Charlotte County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Charlotte County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Babcock Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Grades: K-12
| 966 students
Rank: #22.
L. A. Ainger Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
245 Cougar Way
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 625-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #33.
Charlotte Virtual Franchise
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Grades: K-12
| 81 students
Rank: #44.
Port Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23000 Midway Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7460
Grades: 6-8
| 884 students
Rank: #55.
Punta Gorda Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Education Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5485
Grades: 6-8
| 1,072 students
Rank: #66.
Murdock Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17325 Mariner Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7525
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #77.
Charlotte Harbor School
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22450 Hancock Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
Rank: #88.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18300 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7555
Grades: 6-12
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
Charlotte Virtual Instruction Program
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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Charlotte County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Charlotte County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
81445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Compass Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2208 Castillo Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 634-5535
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Crossroads Hope Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Crossroads Wilderness Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Eagle Vision (Closed 2004)
2208 Castilla Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kelly Hall High School (Closed 2006)
2208 Castilla Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
New Challenge School Of Charlotte County (Closed 2007)
16529 Joppa Avenue
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625-0080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
School And Community Relations (Closed 2012)
1441 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7430
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Charlotte County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Charlotte County, FL include Babcock Neighborhood School, L. A. Ainger Middle School and Charlotte Virtual Franchise.
How many public middle schools are located in Charlotte County?
9 public middle schools are located in Charlotte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte County?
Charlotte County public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Charlotte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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