For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,090 students in Daytona Beach, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Daytona Beach, FL are Stewart Treatment Center, David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School and The Chiles Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daytona Beach, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Daytona Beach have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Daytona Beach, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stewart Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1860 N Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 258-4682
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 258-4682
Gr: 6-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
The Chiles Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
868 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Halifax Behavioral Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 Jimmy Ann Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3900
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Campbell Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 S Keech St
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 258-4661
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 258-4661
Gr: 6-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Dept. Of Corrections Educational Program
Alternative School
1300 Red John Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
3840 Old Deland Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 238-4788
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 238-4788
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Daytona Beach, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Daytona Beach, FL include Stewart Treatment Center, David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School and The Chiles Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Daytona Beach?
7 public middle schools are located in Daytona Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Daytona Beach?
Daytona Beach public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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