Best Schools in Highlands County, FL
Highlands County, FL has a total of 37 schools including 15 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools. A total of 16,991 students attend Highlands County, FL schools. On average, schools in Highlands County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Highlands County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Highlands County, FL
Highlands County, FL has 15 high schools with 5,958 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Highlands County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Highlands County exceed expectations.
1. Sebring High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Highlands • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1809 Students
2. Avon Park High School
SchoolGrade
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Highlands • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students
3. Lake Placid High School
SchoolGrade
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Highlands • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
4. Desoto County High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Desoto • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1244 Students
5. Highlands County Schools Jail Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 4 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highlands County, FL
Highlands County, FL has 5 middle schools with 3,948 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Highlands County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Highlands County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Hill-gustat Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 6 - 1 • 705 Students
2. Sebring Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students
3. Avon Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 638 Students
4. Lake Placid Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 621 Students
5. Desoto Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1169 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highlands County, FL
Highlands County, FL has 14 elementary schools with 6,829 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Highlands County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Highlands County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Sun 'n Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
2. Cracker Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students
3. Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students
4. Lake Country Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 685 Students
5. Woodlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 794 Students
6. Avon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
7. Fred Wild Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
8. Memorial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 532 Students
9. Memorial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 793 Students
10. Lake Placid Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 594 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highlands County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highlands County, FL has a total population of 101,235 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highlands County, 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 Highlands County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highlands County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highlands County, 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 Highlands County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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