Best High Schools in Highlands, Jacksonville, FL

Highlands, Jacksonville, FL has 5 high schools with 2,837 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 score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Highlands exceed expectations.

1. First Coast High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2117 Students

2. Marine Science Education Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students

3. Biscayne High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Duval • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students

Best Middle Schools in Highlands, Jacksonville, FL

Highlands, Jacksonville, FL has 4 middle schools with 2,424 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 score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Highlands exceed expectations.

1. Oceanway School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 927 Students

2. Joseph Stilwell Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students

3. Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students

4. Highlands Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Highlands, Jacksonville, FL

Highlands, Jacksonville, FL has 6 elementary schools with 2,067 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 score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Highlands meet expectations.

1. Garden City Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students

2. Somerset Academy-elementary Eagle Campus

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students

3. Seaside Charter North Campus

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Duval • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students

4. Pine Estates Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students

5. Highlands Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students

6. Grasp Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 271 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Highlands, Jacksonville, FL

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Highlands, Jacksonville, FL has a total population of 11,126 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Highlands, Jacksonville, FL

7,328

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Highlands, Jacksonville, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

28.46 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

5.36 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

23.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highlands, Jacksonville, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highlands, Jacksonville, FL.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,660 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

56 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Highlands, Jacksonville, FL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Highlands, Jacksonville, FL

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Biscayne, Jacksonville, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Riverview, Jacksonville, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Turtle Creek, Jacksonville, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lake Forest, Jacksonville, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Biscayne Terrace, Jacksonville, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Tallulah-North Shore, Jacksonville, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Sherwood Forest, Jacksonville, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
45th and Moncrief, Jacksonville, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Panama Park, Jacksonville, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Brentwood, Jacksonville, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations