For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 913 students in 34972, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34972, FL are Okeechobee Virtual Franchise, Yearling Middle School and Okeechobee Achievement Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34972 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34972, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34972, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Nw 34th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Yearling Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 Nw 23rd Ln
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5056
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5056
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Nw 34th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 34972, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34972, FL include Okeechobee Virtual Franchise, Yearling Middle School and Okeechobee Achievement Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 34972?
3 public middle schools are located in 34972.
What is the racial composition of students in 34972?
34972 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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