For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 458 students in 34471, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 34471, FL are Marion Virtual Franchise, Marion Technical Institute and Silver River Mentoring And Instruction. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 34471 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 34471, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 34471 have a Graduation Rate of 39%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillcrest, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34471, FL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 E Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6892
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6892
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Marion Technical Institute
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1614 E Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4765
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4765
Gr: 8-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Silver River Mentoring And Instruction
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Se 44th Ct
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 694-0191
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 694-0191
Gr: 6-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
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%
34471, Florida 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
907 Sw 3rd St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 690-1610
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 690-1610
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
1014 Sw 7th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 34471, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 34471, FL include Marion Virtual Franchise, Marion Technical Institute and Silver River Mentoring And Instruction.
How many public high schools are located in 34471?
4 public high schools are located in 34471.
What is the racial composition of students in 34471?
34471 public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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