Best Schools in Highland Lakes, FL
Highland Lakes, FL has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,160 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Highland Lakes greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highland Lakes, FL
The top high schools in Highland Lakes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Avon Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students
2. Frostproof Middle/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1150 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highland Lakes, FL
The top middle schools in Highland Lakes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Avon Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 638 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highland Lakes, FL
The top elementary schools in Highland Lakes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students
2. Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 917 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highland Lakes, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highland Lakes, FL has a total population of 163 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highland Lakes, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Highland Lakes, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highland Lakes, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highland Lakes, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Highland Lakes, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highland Lakes, FL
How many schools are in Highland Lakes, FL?
Highland Lakes, FL has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,160 students in total.
How do schools in Highland Lakes perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Highland Lakes score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Highland Lakes greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highland Lakes?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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