For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,131 students in 34947, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 34947, FL are Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies and Chester A. Moore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34947 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34947, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34947, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2250 S Jenkins Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 462-8888
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 462-8888
Grades: PK-8
| 702 students
Rank: #22.
Chester A. Moore Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
827 N 29th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5315
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5315
Grades: K-8
| 429 students
34947, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Charter School Of Fort Pierce (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4300 Okeechobee Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 323-7047
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 323-7047
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Delaware Avenue School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2909 Delaware Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5220
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5220
Grades: 6-12
| 80 students
Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3215 Ave Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 240-0355
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 240-0355
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
St. Lucie County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
54204 Okeechobee Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-392
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-392
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Secondary Alternative Education School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
R805 Panther Lane
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-1231
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-1231
Grades: 6-12
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 34947, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 34947, FL include Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies and Chester A. Moore Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 34947?
2 public middle schools are located in 34947.
What is the racial composition of students in 34947?
34947 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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