For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,756 students in 32609, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32609, FL are Gainesville High School, Howard W. Bishop Middle School and Resilience Charter School Inc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32609 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32609, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32609, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gainesville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Nw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6707
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6707
Gr: 8-12 | 1,825 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Ne 9th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Resilience Charter School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1717 Ne 9th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 226-8675
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 226-8675
Gr: 6-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Alachua County Jail
Alternative School
3333 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2160
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2160
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center
Alternative School
3434 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2105
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2105
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32609, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32609, FL include Gainesville High School, Howard W. Bishop Middle School and Resilience Charter School Inc.
How many public middle schools are located in 32609?
5 public middle schools are located in 32609.
What is the racial composition of students in 32609?
32609 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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