Best Schools in Ocala, FL
Ocala, FL has a total of 86 schools including 32 high schools, 10 middle schools and 41 elementary schools. A total of 49,364 students attend Ocala, FL schools. On average, schools in Ocala score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ocala meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Ocala, FL
Ocala, FL has 32 high schools with 19,125 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ocala score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ocala underperform expectations.
1. Forest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2325 Students
2. Citrus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Citrus • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
3. West Port High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2906 Students
4. Belleview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1783 Students
5. Vanguard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1661 Students
6. Wildwood Middle/ High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 843 Students
7. Dunnellon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1350 Students
8. North Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1303 Students
9. Lake Weir High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1483 Students
10. Pace Center For Girls Inc.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 36 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ocala, FL
Ocala, FL has 10 middle schools with 9,965 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ocala score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ocala meet expectations.
1. Osceola Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students
2. Belleview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1573 Students
3. Howard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 980 Students
4. Dunnellon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 678 Students
5. Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1365 Students
6. Fort King Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1092 Students
7. Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1067 Students
8. Lake Weir Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1207 Students
9. North Marion Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
10. Ocali Charter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ocala, FL
Ocala, FL has 41 elementary schools with 20,185 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ocala score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ocala exceed expectations.
1. Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
2. Dr N H Jones Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 807 Students
3. Eighth Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
4. Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 867 Students
5. Shady Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 643 Students
6. Saddlewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 917 Students
7. Maplewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 817 Students
8. Ward-highlands Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 959 Students
9. Ocala Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 690 Students
10. Dunnellon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 580 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ocala, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ocala, FL has a total population of 232,231 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ocala, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ocala, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ocala, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ocala, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ocala, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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