For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,108 students in 32628, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32628, FL are Ruth Rains Middle School and Dixie County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32628 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32628, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32628, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruth Rains Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
981 Se 351 Hwy
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6254
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6254
Gr: 5-7 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Dixie County High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17924 Se Hwy 19
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6252
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6252
Gr: 8-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Gr: K-12 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Gr: K-12
32628, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dixie County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1p.o. Box 890
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-613
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-613
16077 Se Hwy 19 Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Gr: 6-12
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Gr: K-5 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32628, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32628, FL include Ruth Rains Middle School and Dixie County High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 32628?
4 public middle schools are located in 32628.
What is the racial composition of students in 32628?
32628 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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