For the 2025 school year, there are 128 public middle schools serving 84,695 students in Hillsborough County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hillsborough County, FL are Terrace Community Middle School, Horizon Charter School Of Tampa and Lutz Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsborough County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hillsborough County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hillsborough County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrace Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10735 Raulerson Ranch Road
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Grades: K-8
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Lutz Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17951 N Us Highway 41
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Grades: K-8
| 783 students
Rank: #44.
Walker Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8282 N Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Grades: 6-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #55.
Williams Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5020 N 47th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8600
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
Rank: #66.
Coleman Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1724 S Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Grades: 6-8
| 951 students
Rank: #77.
Martinez Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-1190
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-1190
Grades: 6-8
| 1,127 students
Rank: #88.
Randall Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16510 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-3900
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,361 students
Rank: #99.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1005 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5682
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5682
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #1010.
Roland Park K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1510 N Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5212
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5212
Grades: K-8
| 880 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Tinker K-8 School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8207 Tinker St Macdill Afb
Tampa, FL 33621
(813) 840-2043
Tampa, FL 33621
(813) 840-2043
Grades: PK-8
| 588 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Winthrop Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6204 Scholars Hill Ln
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Grades: K-8
| 1,344 students
Rank: #1313.
Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18681 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Lutz, FL 33548
(813) 619-5099
Lutz, FL 33548
(813) 619-5099
Grades: K-8
| 967 students
Rank: #1414.
Farnell Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13912 Nine Eagles Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1640
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1640
Grades: 6-8
| 1,200 students
Rank: #1515.
Starkey Ranch K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12200 Lake Blanche Drive
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 794-2000
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 794-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 2,040 students
Rank: #1616.
Bell Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 6-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #1717.
Maniscalco K-8 School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
939 Debuel Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-0337
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-0337
Grades: PK-8
| 668 students
Rank: #1818.
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7705 Gunn Highway
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Grades: K-8
| 391 students
Rank: #1919.
Carrollwood K-8 School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3516 Mcfarland Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Grades: PK-8
| 715 students
Rank: #2020.
Lutz K-8 School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 5th Ave Se
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-1452
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-1452
Grades: PK-8
| 770 students
Rank: #2121.
Rampello K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 E Washington St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Grades: K-8
| 806 students
Rank: #2222.
Learning Gate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16215 Hanna Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190
Grades: K-8
| 771 students
Rank: #2323.
Benito Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10101 Cross Creek Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4694
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4694
Grades: 6-8
| 1,016 students
Rank: #2424.
Trinity School For Children
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Grades: K-8
| 903 students
Rank: #2525.
Hillsborough Virtual School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
Rank: #2626.
Collins Pk-8 School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12424 Summerfield Blvd
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 672-5400
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 672-5400
Grades: PK-8
| 1,534 students
Rank: #2727.
Barrington Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5925 Village Center Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 657-7266
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 657-7266
Grades: 6-8
| 1,279 students
Rank: #2828.
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9659 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Grades: K-8
| 835 students
Rank: #2929.
Burns Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 Brooker Rd
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8383
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8383
Grades: 6-8
| 1,192 students
Rank: #3030.
Mulrennan Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4215 Durant Rd
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 651-2100
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 651-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,166 students
Rank: #3131.
Waterset Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6540 Knowledge Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Grades: K-8
| 1,164 students
Rank: #3232.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17400 Commerce Park Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-1180
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-1180
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: #3333.
Turner-bartels K-8 School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9190 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-9066
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-9066
Grades: PK-8
| 1,398 students
Rank: #3434.
Ferrell Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4302 N 24th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5608
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5608
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #3535.
Progress Village Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8113 Zinnia Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 671-5110
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 671-5110
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4903 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Acts (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11309 Tom Folsom Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 651-2166
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 651-2166
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 247-8483
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 247-8483
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
350 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Ami Kids Yes (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4337 Saffold Rd
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
3304 Sanchez St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Grades: K-4
| 164 students
Aparicio-levy Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10119 E Ellicott St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9020 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Bell Creek Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
13609 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 558-1750
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 558-1750
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1101 Victoria St
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8131
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8131
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brewster Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bryan Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
Cahoon Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2312 E Yukon St
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
4610 E Hanna Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 612-4433
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 612-4433
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
6213 E. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Cato Classical Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9401 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 631-4500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 631-4500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Grades: 6-8
| 138 students
Childrens Services Child And Family Counseling Ser (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
11602 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Community Charter School Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1251 E Fowler Ave Ste A
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5701 E Hillsborough Ave, Ste 2
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Grades: PK
| n/a students
7710 Big Bend Rd
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5134
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5134
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
East County Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2814 Airport Road
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Grades: 4-10
| 63 students
East Tampa Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
4309 N 34th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Grades: K-2
| 52 students
East Tampa Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
620 W Ferry St
Tampa, FL 33602
(716) 553-0714
Tampa, FL 33602
(716) 553-0714
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4701 E Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Grades: K-5
| 190 students
Erwin Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2010 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ese Birth Thru Age 5 (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1202 E Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7520
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7520
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Excel Charter School Hillsborough (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3627 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
16200 North Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 632-6823
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 632-6823
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hillsborough County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hillsborough County, FL include Terrace Community Middle School, Horizon Charter School Of Tampa and Lutz Preparatory School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hillsborough County?
129 public middle schools are located in Hillsborough County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hillsborough County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hillsborough County include: Marshall Middle Magnet School vs. Tomlin Middle School, Mclane Middle School vs. Mann Middle School, Shields Middle School vs. Eisenhower Middle School
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