For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 964 students in 32440, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32440, FL are Poplar Springs High School and Graceville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32440 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32440, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32440, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poplar Springs High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3726 Atomic Dr
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-6260
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-6260
Gr: PK-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Graceville School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5539 Brown St
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-4451
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-4451
Gr: PK-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.)
Alternative School
5229 Ezell Rd
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-2950
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-2950
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
32440, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Graceville Vocational Youth Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5229 Ezell Rd
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-2950
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-2950
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32440, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32440, FL include Poplar Springs High School and Graceville School.
How many public middle schools are located in 32440?
3 public middle schools are located in 32440.
What is the racial composition of students in 32440?
32440 public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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