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Best Volusia County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public middle schools serving 17,162 students in Volusia County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Volusia County, FL are Volusia County Virtual Instruction Program, Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts and Creekside Middle School. 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 47% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Volusia County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Volusia County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
336 E Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 506-0014
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
565 S Lakeview Dr, Unit 110
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-3900
Gr: K-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6801 Airport Rd
Port Orange, FL 32128
(386) 322-6155
Gr: 6-8 | 1,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Burns Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
160 Ridge Rd
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Gr: K-12 | 1,099 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Volusia Online Learning-flvs (Franchise)
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
336 E Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 506-0014
Gr: K-12 | 442 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Ormond Beach Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
151 Domicilio Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 258-4667
Gr: 6-8 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Stewart Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1860 N Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 258-4682
Gr: 6-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Silver Sands Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 Herbert St
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-6175
Gr: 6-8 | 1,199 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
605 W New Hampshire Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6815
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Highbanks Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
260 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 822-7896
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Deland, FL 32721
(386) 255-6475
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Riverview Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Osceola Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32176
(386) 258-4673
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Volusia Virtual Instruction Program District Provided
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1515.
River Springs Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 W Ohio Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 968-0011
Gr: 6-8 | 1,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
The Chiles Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
868 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Halifax Behavioral Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
841 Jimmy Ann Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1818.
New Smyrna Beach Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 S Myrtle Ave
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 424-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1919.
Legacy Scholars Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Childrens Way
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 668-4774
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2020.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Parnell Ct
Deltona, FL 32738
(386) 575-4113
Gr: 6-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2121.
Deltona Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 575-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 1,132 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2222.
Galaxy Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Eustace Ave
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 575-4144
Gr: 6-8 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2323.
Deland Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Aquarius Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-5678
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2424.
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Washington Ave
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 740-9800
Gr: 6-12 | 1,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2525.
Campbell Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
625 S Keech St
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 258-4661
Gr: 6-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2626.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
208 Central Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 944-1111
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Dept. Of Corrections Educational Program
Alternative School
1300 Red John Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
3840 Old Deland Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 238-4788
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

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, Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts and Creekside Middle School.
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 48% 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?

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