For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public middle schools serving 9,816 students in Leon School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Florida.
Public Middle Schools in Leon School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
55 Schools
1,704 Schools
# Students
31,579 Students
1,050,336 Students
# Teachers
1,830 Teachers
55,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Leon School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
39%
% Black
42%
20%
% White
36%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,067 is higher than the state median of $12,026. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,390 is less than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$381 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$360 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,067
$12,026
Spending / Student
$11,390
$11,677
Best Leon School District Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deerlake Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9902 Deer Lk W
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 922-6545
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 922-6545
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
William J Montford Iii Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5789 Pimlico Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 922-6011
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 922-6011
Gr: 6-8 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3208 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 386-6566
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 386-6566
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2415 N Monroe St, Ste 2700
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 999-8267
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 999-8267
Gr: K-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Swift Creek Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 Pedrick Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 487-4868
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 487-4868
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Leon County Virtual School Franchise
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
283 Trojan Trl
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-7247
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-7247
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Tallahassee School Of Math & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3434 N Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 681-7827
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 681-7827
Gr: K-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Leon County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
283 Trojan Trl
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-7100
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-7100
Gr: K-8
Rank: #99.
Raa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-6287
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-6287
Gr: 6-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Ronellis Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7672
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7672
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Fairview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3415 Zillah St
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 488-6880
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 488-6880
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Tallahassee Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4141 Artemis Way
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 296-1970
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 296-1970
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Elizabeth Cobb Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 Hillcrest Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-3364
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-3364
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1344 Cross Creek Cir
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-9280
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-9280
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
854 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-2087
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-2087
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Fort Braden School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15100 Blountstown Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-9374
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-9374
Gr: PK-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Woodville School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9373 Woodville Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 487-7043
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 487-7043
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1818.
Renaissance Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4351 Mahan Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 391-5259
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 391-5259
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Griffin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Alabama St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-8436
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-8436
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
R. Frank Nims Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
723 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-5960
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-5960
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Gretchen Everhart School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Mission Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-5785
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-5785
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
Success Academy At Ghazvini Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
854 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-2087
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-2087
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
526 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 922-2533
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 922-2533
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Leon County Jail
Alternative School
860 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 410-1249
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 410-1249
Gr: 6-12
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