U.S. News has ranked nearly 25,000 public middle schools across the U.S., including Florida’s top 15. These schools were evaluated on factors like state assessment performance and high school readiness. Florida’s top institutions, such as the Doral Academy of Technology and Okaloosa stemm Center, stand out for their academic excellence, diverse educational programs, and strong student-teacher ratios, offering a variety of environments from STEM to arts-focused education.