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Best Columbia County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,957 students in Columbia County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, FL are Belmont Academy, Columbia Virtual Instruction Program and Lake City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Columbia County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belmont Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1476 Sw Walter Ave
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 487-0487
Grades: PK-12
| 823 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
372 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8020
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Lake City Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
843 Sw Arlington Blvd
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 758-4800
Grades: 7-8
| 941 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
372 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8053
Grades: 5-12
| 18 students
Rank: #55.
Fort White High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17828 Sw State Road 47
Fort White, FL 32038
(386) 319-7272
Grades: 6-12
| 1,117 students
Rank: #66.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Nw Labonte Ln
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8296
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Virtual Franchise
372 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(352) 758-4935
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Columbia County, FL

Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Columbia County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0372 W Duval Street
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-800
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Damascus Road Project High School (Closed 2009)
519 E. Washington St.
Lake City, FL 32056
(386) 755-8849
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
North Florida Aviation Academy (Closed 2020)
102 Se Academic Ave
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-4935
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Residential Services Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
444 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8049
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Shining Star Academy Of The Arts (Closed 2016)
7443 Us Hwy 90 W
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 965-9256
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
Test121 School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1001 Eagle Road
Lake City, FL 85967
(905) 263-8744
Grades: PK-7
| 112 students
Vine Academy Of The Arts (Closed 2014)
217 Ne Kingston Ln
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 438-5786
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Vocational/adult/community Education (Closed 2023)
409 Sw Saint Johns St
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8190
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, FL include Belmont Academy, Columbia Virtual Instruction Program and Lake City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Columbia County?
7 public middle schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Columbia County include: Columbia Virtual Instruction Program vs. Lake City Middle School

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