For the 2024-25 school year, there are 31 public middle schools serving 17,818 students in Volusia County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Volusia County, FL are Volusia County Virtual Instruction Program, Burns Science And Technology Charter School and Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Volusia County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Volusia County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Volusia County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Volusia County Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Burns Science And Technology Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Ridge Rd
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Grades: K-12
| 966 students
Rank: #33.
Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
565 S Lakeview Dr Unit 110
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-3900
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-3900
Grades: K-8
| 940 students
Rank: #44.
Creekside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6801 Airport Rd
Port Orange, FL 32128
(386) 304-5500
Port Orange, FL 32128
(386) 304-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,222 students
Rank: #55.
Ormond Beach Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Domicilio Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 676-1250
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 676-1250
Grades: 6-8
| 990 students
Rank: #66.
Volusia Online Learning-flvs (Franchise)
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Grades: K-12
| 727 students
Rank: #77.
Silver Sands Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Herbert St
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-7550
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-7550
Grades: 6-8
| 1,165 students
Rank: #88.
Stewart Treatment Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Highbanks Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
336 E Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 255-6475
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 255-6475
Grades: PK-12
| 47 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Riverview Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Wild Olive Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6210
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6210
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Rank: #1212.
Amikids Volusia
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Mason Ave Ste A
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-5786
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-5786
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #1313.
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1860 N Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-6408
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-6408
Grades: 6-8
| 950 students
Rank: #1414.
River Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Ohio Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 456-5346
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 456-5346
Grades: 6-8
| 1,249 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
The Chiles Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
868 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Grades: 6-12
| 115 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1386 Indian Lake Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Halifax Behavioral Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 Jimmy Ann Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3963
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3963
Grades: PK-12
| 9 students
Rank: #1818.
Southwestern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 W New Hampshire Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6700
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 697 students
Rank: #1919.
New Smyrna Beach Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Myrtle Ave
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7450
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7450
Grades: 6-8
| 1,037 students
Rank: #2020.
Volusia Virtual Instruction Program District Provided
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #2121.
Deltona Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 860-3350
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 860-3350
Grades: 6-8
| 1,146 students
Rank: #2222.
Deland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Aquarius Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6580
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,074 students
Rank: #2323.
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Parnell Ct
Deltona, FL 32738
(407) 860-3391
Deltona, FL 32738
(407) 860-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 993 students
Rank: #2424.
Galaxy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Eustace Ave
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 789-7070
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 789-7070
Grades: 6-8
| 1,056 students
Rank: #2525.
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Washington Ave
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 749-6800
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 749-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 1,136 students
Rank: #2626.
Legacy Scholars Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 Childrens Way
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 668-4774
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 668-4774
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #2727.
Holly Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Center Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6320
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6320
Grades: PK-8
| 1,149 students
Rank: #2828.
Campbell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 S Keech St
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 239-6250
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 239-6250
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Rank: #2929.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
208 Central Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 944-1111
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 944-1111
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dept. Of Corrections Educational Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1300 Red John Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 8-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3840 Old Deland Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 238-4788
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 238-4788
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
Volusia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Advanced Technology Center (Closed 2011)
Vocational School
1770 Technology Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 226-4100
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 226-4100
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Advanced Technology College High School (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
1770 Technology Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 506-4100
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 506-4100
Grades: 11-12
| 166 students
868 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 947-5800
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 947-5800
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Boston Avenue Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
340 N Boston Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 734-5617
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 734-5617
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Boston Avenue School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
340 N Boston Avenue
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6640
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6640
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
108 N Nova Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(904) 930-4670
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(904) 930-4670
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Community Learning Center East (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1290 Herbert St
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-5180
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-5180
Grades: 7-10
| 68 students
Community Learning Center West (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1000 West Rhode Island Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 575-4076
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 575-4076
Grades: 7-10
| 101 students
The Discovery Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1004 Big Tree Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5904
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5904
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
1696 Providence Blvd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 255-4568
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 255-4568
Grades: PK
| 17 students
2219 South Wooodland Blvd
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 736-9849
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 736-9849
Grades: PK
| 11 students
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 506-0013
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 506-0013
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
1000 W Rhode Island Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 575-4076
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 575-4076
Grades: 10-12
| 23 students
Halifax Convalescence (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
820 North Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-4575
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-4575
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1200 Center Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6290
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6290
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Hospitalhomebound (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
200 North Clara Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7190
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7190
Grades: PK-12
| 2 students
1265 N Grandview Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6380
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6380
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
729 Loomis Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32115
(904) 255-6475
Daytona Beach, FL 32115
(904) 255-6475
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Reading Star Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2013)
Charter School
2700 Enterprise Rd
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 775-3856
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 775-3856
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
Richard Milburn Academy Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1025 Mason Ave # 1031
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 304-0086
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 304-0086
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
Richard Milburn Academy West (Closed 2012)
Charter School
913 East New York Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 738-9150
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 738-9150
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
1591 Us Highway 17n
Seville, FL 32190
(386) 749-6875
Seville, FL 32190
(386) 749-6875
Grades: K-5
| 109 students
Stewart Marchman Centeroaks High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
Stewart Marchman Centerpines High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5993
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5993
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Teen Parent - West (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
491 S Adelle Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 239-6218
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 239-6218
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
3875 Tiger Bay Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
3875 Tiger Bay Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
3875 Tiger Bay Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Volusia County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0p.o. Box 2118
Deland, FL 32721
(386) 734-719
Deland, FL 32721
(386) 734-719
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
Volusia Halfway House High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1047 Madison Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 8-12
| 23 students
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Grades: K-12
| 10 students
Whole Child Charter Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
381 North Lincoln St
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 734-7190
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 734-7190
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Volusia County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Volusia County, FL include Volusia County Virtual Instruction Program, Burns Science And Technology Charter School and Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in Volusia County?
31 public middle schools are located in Volusia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Volusia County?
Volusia County public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% 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 Volusia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Volusia County include: David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School vs. Ormond Beach Middle School, Silver Sands Middle School vs. Creekside Middle School, Southwestern Middle School vs. Deland Middle School
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