For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 154 students in the neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala, FL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Fort King District is Hillcrest. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala, FL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3143 Se 17th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6800
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala, FL include Hillcrest.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala?
the neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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