For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,898 students in Port Charlotte, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Port Charlotte, FL are Port Charlotte Middle School, Charlotte Virtual Franchise and Murdock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Charlotte, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Port Charlotte have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Port Charlotte, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23000 Midway Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7460
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7460
Grades: 6-8
| 884 students
Rank: #22.
Charlotte Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Grades: K-12
| 81 students
Rank: #33.
Murdock Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17325 Mariner Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7525
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7525
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #44.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18300 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7555
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7555
Grades: 6-12
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Port Charlotte, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Charlotte County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
81445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-080
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
16529 Joppa Avenue
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625-0080
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625-0080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1441 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7430
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7430
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Port Charlotte, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Port Charlotte, FL include Port Charlotte Middle School, Charlotte Virtual Franchise and Murdock Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Port Charlotte?
5 public middle schools are located in Port Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Charlotte?
Port Charlotte public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Port Charlotte are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Port Charlotte include: Murdock Middle School vs. Port Charlotte Middle School, Charlotte Virtual Franchise vs. Murdock Middle School, Port Charlotte Middle School vs. Murdock Middle School
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