For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,740 students in 32547, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32547, FL are Liza Jackson Preparatory School, W. C. Pryor Middle School and Okaloosa Technical College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32547 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32547, FL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32547, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1123 Hospital Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
W. C. Pryor Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3613
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3613
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Okaloosa Technical College
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3500
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3500
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32547, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32547, FL include Liza Jackson Preparatory School, W. C. Pryor Middle School and Okaloosa Technical College.
How many public middle schools are located in 32547?
3 public middle schools are located in 32547.
What is the racial composition of students in 32547?
32547 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.