Best Schools in Joshua, FL
Joshua, FL has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,826 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Joshua meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Joshua, FL
The top high schools in Joshua, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Placid High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
2. Desoto County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1244 Students
Best Middle Schools in Joshua, FL
The top middle schools in Joshua, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Placid Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
2. Desoto Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1169 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Joshua, FL
The top elementary schools in Joshua, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Country Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 685 Students
2. Nocatee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
3. Memorial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 793 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Joshua, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Joshua, FL has a total population of 1,734 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 68%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Joshua, 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 Joshua, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Joshua, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Joshua, 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 Joshua, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Joshua, FL
How many schools are in Joshua, FL?
Joshua, FL has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,826 students in total.
How do schools in Joshua perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Joshua score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Joshua meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Joshua?
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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