For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,582 students in the neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Belmont Heights are Middleton High School and Pace Center For Girls. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Tampa, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Tampa, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middleton High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Tampa, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middleton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 233-3360
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 233-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,565 students
Rank: #22.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1933 E Hillsborough Ave, Ste 3
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 739-0410
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 739-0410
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Tampa, FL include Middleton High School and Pace Center For Girls.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Tampa?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Tampa?
the neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Tampa public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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