For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 623 students in Perry, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Perry, FL are Taylor County Middle School and Taylor County Accelerated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Perry have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Perry, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylor County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Lafayette St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2516
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2516
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Taylor County Accelerated School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
508 Aquanaldo Ave
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 223-5356
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 223-5356
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Jail Services
Alternative School
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2536
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2536
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Perry, Florida 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Bend Technical College Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3233 S Byron Butler Pkwy
Perry, FL 32348
(850) 838-2545
Perry, FL 32348
(850) 838-2545
Gr: 9-12
Taylor County Superintendent's Office Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0318 N Clark Street
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-250
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-250
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Perry, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Perry, FL include Taylor County Middle School and Taylor County Accelerated School.
How many public middle schools are located in Perry?
4 public middle schools are located in Perry.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry?
Perry public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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