For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,642 students in 32254, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32254, FL are James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School, Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center and Kipp Jacksonville K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32254 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32254, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32254, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3276 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7600
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 W Palm Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7516
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7516
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Jacksonville K-12
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Gr: K-12 | 1,452 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32254, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32254, FL include James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School, Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center and Kipp Jacksonville K-12.
How many public middle schools are located in 32254?
3 public middle schools are located in 32254.
What is the racial composition of students in 32254?
32254 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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