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Best Charlotte County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,720 students in Charlotte County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Charlotte County, FL are L. A. Ainger Middle School, Port Charlotte Middle School and Babcock Neighborhood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlotte County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Charlotte County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Charlotte County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L. A. Ainger Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
245 Cougar Way
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 625-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Port Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23000 Midway Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7460
Gr: 6-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Babcock Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Gr: K-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Charlotte Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Punta Gorda Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Education Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5485
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Murdock Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17325 Mariner Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7525
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18300 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7555
Gr: 6-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Charlotte Harbor School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22450 Hancock Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Charlotte Virtual Instruction Program
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Gr: K-12
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Charlotte County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Charlotte County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
81445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-080
Compass Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2208 Castillo Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 634-5535
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Crossroads Hope Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Gr: 6-12
Crossroads Wilderness Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Gr: 7-12
Eagle Vision (Closed 2004)
2208 Castilla Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Kelly Hall High School (Closed 2006)
2208 Castilla Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 39%
New Challenge School Of Charlotte County (Closed 2007)
16529 Joppa Avenue
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625-0080
School And Community Relations (Closed 2012)
1441 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7430

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Charlotte County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Charlotte County, FL include L. A. Ainger Middle School, Port Charlotte Middle School and Babcock Neighborhood School.
How many public middle schools are located in Charlotte County?
9 public middle schools are located in Charlotte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte County?
Charlotte County public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Charlotte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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