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

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2325 Students

2. Citrus High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Citrus • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students

3. West Port High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2906 Students

4. Belleview High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1783 Students

5. Vanguard High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1661 Students

6. Wildwood Middle/ High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sumter • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 843 Students

7. Dunnellon High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1350 Students

8. North Marion High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1303 Students

9. Lake Weir High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1483 Students

10. Pace Center For Girls Inc.

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students

2. Belleview Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1573 Students

3. Howard Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 980 Students

4. Dunnellon Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 678 Students

5. Liberty Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1365 Students

6. Fort King Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1092 Students

7. Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1067 Students

8. Lake Weir Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1207 Students

9. North Marion Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students

10. Ocali Charter Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students

2. Dr N H Jones Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 807 Students

3. Eighth Street Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students

4. Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 867 Students

5. Shady Hill Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 643 Students

6. Saddlewood Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 917 Students

7. Maplewood Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 817 Students

8. Ward-highlands Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 959 Students

9. Ocala Springs Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 690 Students

10. Dunnellon Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

49,364

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

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

A

10.54 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.96 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

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

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,438 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Ocala, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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