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Best Schools in Highlands, Jacksonville, FL
Highlands, Jacksonville, FL has 14 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,057 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Highlands exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highlands, Jacksonville, FL
The top high schools in Highlands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jean Ribault High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1385 Students
2. A. Philip Randolph Academies
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
3. First Coast High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2117 Students
4. Biscayne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 186 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highlands, Jacksonville, FL
The top middle schools in Highlands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students
2. Highlands Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highlands, Jacksonville, FL
The top elementary schools in Highlands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Biscayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 796 Students
2. Somerset Academy-elementary Eagle Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students
3. Garden City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
4. Highlands Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
5. Seaside Charter North Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Charter • Grades Pre K - 7 • 362 Students
6. Pine Estates Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 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
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, Jacksonville, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, Jacksonville, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highlands, Jacksonville, FL
How many schools are in Highlands, Jacksonville, FL?
Highlands, Jacksonville, FL has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,057 students in total.
How do schools in Highlands perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Highlands score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Highlands exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highlands?
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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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 33%
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