Dr. John Long Middle School is a middle school located in Southeast, New Port Richey, FL. It is part of Pasco County School District, serving grades K–12, with a district rating of 5/10.
This school is a part of Pasco County School District
Pasco County School District serves as a cornerstone of a rapidly growing region, offering a Mixed/Transition environment characterized by robust financial health and a stark geographic divide in academic performance. The district recently underwent a significant leadership transition, electing Superintendent John Legg in late 2024 to succeed Kurt Browning after his stable twelve-year tenure. Financially, the district is on exceptionally solid ground, boasting an upgraded AA credit rating from Fitch and consecutive clean independent audits. Voters have repeatedly demonstrated strong community trust, approving a four-year operating millage to boost teacher salaries and extending the Penny for Pasco infrastructure sales tax through 2039. Flagship campuses like Wiregrass Ranch High and James W. Mitchell High are highly regarded, offering premier academic and extracurricular programming. However, prospective homebuyers should note a pronounced performance gap between high-achieving schools in the expanding central and eastern suburbs and struggling campuses along the western coast. While the district remains a fiscally sound and voter-supported institution, navigating these localized disparities is essential for families moving to the area.
Dr. John Long Middle School
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