Fort Meade Middle-High School or FMMSHS is a combined middle school and high school located in Fort Meade, Florida in Polk County, Florida. The school serves the city of Fort Meade and surrounding areas. The school is located on the northeast side of the city of Fort Meade at 700 Edgewood Drive North.
Serving 731 students in grades 6-12, Fort Meade Middle/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School's student population of 731 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Colors
Black & Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Meade Middle/senior High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2675 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
53%
38%
Black
15%
21%
White
30%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Miners
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Meade Middle/senior High School's ranking?
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School is ranked #2675 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fort Meade Middle/senior High School often compared to?
Fort Meade Middle/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frostproof Middle/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Meade Middle/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Meade Middle/senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fort Meade Middle/senior High School?
731 students attend Fort Meade Middle/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fort Meade Middle/senior High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Meade Middle/senior High School?
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Meade Middle/senior High School offer ?
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Meade Middle/senior High School part of?
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School is part of Polk School District.
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