For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,256 students in 34947, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34947, FL are Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies and Chester A. Moore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34947 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34947, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34947, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2250 S Jenkins Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 462-8888
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 462-8888
Gr: PK-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Chester A. Moore Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
827 N 29th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5315
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5315
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 34947, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34947, FL include Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies and Chester A. Moore Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 34947?
2 public middle schools are located in 34947.
What is the racial composition of students in 34947?
34947 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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