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Chiefland Middle High School

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Chiefland Middle High School ranks 423 rd of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

423^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 841 Florida High Schools

Better than 50% of Florida high schools

Summary

Chiefland Middle High School in Chiefland, FL, serves 760 students in grades 6-12 within the Levy County School District, a rural area where the district ranks in the bottom third of Florida.

This school presents a fascinating paradox: it boasts an exceptionally high and stable graduation rate of 96.1%, far outpacing the state average of 92.2% and nearby high-performing schools like Bell High School (86.6%) and Trenton High School (89.4%). Additionally, Chiefland consistently excels in US History, with 80% of students proficient compared to 74% statewide. However, these strengths mask a serious problem in the middle school, particularly in 8th grade. Only 25% of 8th graders were proficient in English Language Arts and just 30% in Math—a dramatic drop from the school's own 6th and 7th grade scores and far below district and state averages. This "middle school cliff" is not seen in nearby Gilchrist County schools, which serve similar demographics but consistently outperform Chiefland in nearly every academic metric.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern at 33.1%, much higher than the 16-18% rates at Bell and Trenton. While per-student spending has increased to $11,381—comparable to these higher-performing neighbors—the academic outcomes, especially in middle school, lag considerably. The school's recent decline in state ranking, from a consistent 3-star rating to a 2-star, signals a need for focused intervention. For parents, Chiefland offers a strong path to graduation and standout US History instruction, but the middle school years, particularly 8th grade, require careful attention and support to ensure students don't fall behind in core subjects.

760

Students ?

19.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,381

Per pupil spending ?

53.0%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

808 N Main St
Chiefland, FL 32626

(352) 493-6000

District: Levy

Feeder schools for Chiefland Middle High School:

Elementary:

Chiefland Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.0%

African American:

8.9%

Hispanic:

7.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 63rd percentile in 2016 → 50th in 2026

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (57% vs 63% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2016

!Geometry scores 18 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg56%

Florida avg63%

Middle school

678^th of 1,224

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 41% (2016) to bottom 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

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High school

423^rd of 841

Florida public high schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 13 pts since 2016

From top 37% (2016) to top 50% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3High Schools in the Levy

46^th of 70Levy among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	46.4	678 of 1224	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.9	659 of 1205	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.1	545 of 1196	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.6	628 of 1177	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.2	651 of 1148	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.0	688 of 1136	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.4	611 of 1099	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.7	407 of 1035	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	45.6	552 of 1031	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.2	592 of 997	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	47.4	525 of 999	47.4%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	43.9	423 of 841	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.4	505 of 844	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.0	380 of 807	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.9	388 of 792	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.8	376 of 774	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.2	302 of 746	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.2	319 of 734	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.8	360 of 716	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.2	288 of 714	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.6	257 of 693	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	53.4	294 of 687	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.2	206 of 648	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	50.7	231 of 606	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	54.0	313 of 622	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	66.3	203 of 620	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.1	172 of 587	70.7%	★★★★☆
2008	56.9	259 of 577	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	51.6	285 of 563	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	66.4	150 of 477	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	51.8	251 of 487	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2004	51.6	259 of 484	46.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History80%+6 vs state

Civics77%~ state avg

Math64%+6 vs state

Biology 160%-14 vs state

English Language Arts54%-7 vs state

Algebra 148%-15 vs state

Science46%-6 vs state

Geometry38%-18 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chiefland Middle High School	Public	6-12	808 N Main St	Chiefland	32626	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 493-6000	760	39	19.5	53.0%	570 (75.0%)	68 (8.9%)	57 (7.5%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.4%)	43.9	423^rd of 841 public high schools	49.7%		36.4	505^th of 844 public high schools	40.2%	82	56.0	58.0	25.0	64.0	51.0	71.0	67.0	30.0	46.0	48.0	38.0	60.0	80.0	77.0	$11,381	$1,345	$10,037
Trenton High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	1013 N Main St	Trenton	32693	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 463-3210	701	41	17.0	40.2%	531 (75.7%)	50 (7.1%)	89 (12.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.3%)	57.9	248^th of 841 public high schools	70.5%		61.2	205^th of 844 public high schools	75.7%	43	64.0	68.0	59.0	71.0	73.0	70.0	71.0	79.0	49.0	44.0	77.0	74.0	69.0	81.0	$11,076	$572	$10,505
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	310 NW 11th Ave	Trenton	32693	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 463-3200	26	0		15.4%	21 (80.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (11.5%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)								(n/a)
Levy Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	480 Marshburn Dr	Bronson	32621	Levy County	Levy	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 486-5231	4	0		—	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bronson Middle/High School	Public	6-12	351 Ishie Ave	Bronson	32621	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 486-5261	537	28	19.2	56.4%	334 (62.2%)	69 (12.8%)	110 (20.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.1%)	35.1	535^th of 841 public high schools	36.4%		32.5	556^th of 844 public high schools	34.1%	21	44.0	65.0	52.0	57.0	51.0	56.0	55.0	23.0	31.0	40.0	46.0	63.0	56.0	71.0	$11,145	$1,314	$9,831
Newberry High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	400 SW 258th St	Newberry	32669	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 472-1101	791	36	21.7	47.2%	387 (48.9%)	221 (27.9%)	106 (13.4%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (8.5%)	41.3	456^th of 841 public high schools	45.8%		50.3	330^th of 844 public high schools	60.9%	126				56.0	63.0					40.0	45.0	68.0	69.0
Bell High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	930 S Main St	Bell	32619	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 463-3232	696	38	18.3	45.3%	559 (80.3%)	12 (1.7%)	90 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.5%)	66.1	176^th of 841 public high schools	79.1%		66.8	172^nd of 844 public high schools	79.6%	4	70.0	80.0	64.0	67.0	73.0	71.0	83.0	90.0	65.0	57.0	70.0	89.0	81.0	96.0	$11,675	$654	$11,022

Frequently Asked Questions about Chiefland Middle High School

What district is Chiefland Middle High School in?

Levy

What is the racial makeup of Chiefland Middle High School?

Students at Chiefland Middle High School are 75% White, 9% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Chiefland Middle High School?

Chiefland Middle High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chiefland Elementary School

Is Chiefland Middle High School a good school?

Chiefland Middle High School ranks 423^rd of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chiefland Middle High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 760 students attended Chiefland Middle High School.

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