For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,143 students in 32548, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 32548, FL are Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program and Max Bruner Junior Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32548 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32548, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32548, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Perry Ave Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Grades: 3-10
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: #33.
Max Bruner Junior Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
322 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3266
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3266
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
Rank: #44.
Silver Sands-excep. Children
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
349 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
Rank: #55.
Okaloosa Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Lovejoy Road Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Grades: 3-12
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 Perry Avenue Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
32548, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ami Kids Emerald Coast (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
207 4th St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Emerald Coast Career Institute S Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3106
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3106
Grades: 4-8
| 42 students
Exceptional Student Education (ina (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
120 Lowery Place, S.e.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Okaloosa County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9120 Lowery Place, Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-310
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3345
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3345
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 32548, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 32548, FL include Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program and Max Bruner Junior Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 32548?
6 public middle schools are located in 32548.
What is the racial composition of students in 32548?
32548 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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