Top 10 Best Highlands County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 12,246 students in Highlands County, FL (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,216 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Highlands County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Highlands County, FL are Sun 'n Lake Elementary School, Cracker Trail Elementary School and Lake Country Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highlands County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Highlands County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Highlands County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sun 'n Lake Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4515 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5464
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Cracker Trail Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8200 Sparta Rd
Sebring, FL 33875
(863) 471-5777
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Country Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
516 County Road 29
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #44.
Park Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
327 E Palmetto St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4373
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Hill-gustat Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4700 Schumacher Rd
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5437
Grades: 6-9
| 676 students
Rank: #66.
The At Youth Care Lane
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4121 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #77.
Woodlawn Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
817 Woodlawn Dr
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5444
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #88.
Avon Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
705 Winthrop St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4355
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #99.
Sebring Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Center Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #1010.
Fred Wild Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3550 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1111.
Memorial Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
867 Memorial Dr
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 784-0200
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Highlands Virtual School
Math: 32% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Grades: K-12
| 329 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Sebring High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3514 Kenilworth Blvd
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,646 students
Rank: #1414.
Lake Placid Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 S Tangerine Ave
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5030
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: #1515.
Avon Park High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 E Main St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4311
Grades: 9-12
| 898 students
Rank: #1616.
Avon Park Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Lake Ave
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4333
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #1717.
Lake Placid High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Rank: #1818.
Lake Placid Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: PK-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands County Schools Jail Program
Alternative School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
3560 Us Highway 27 S
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 314-5281
Grades: K
| 360 students
Rank: n/an/a
Non-enrolled Pk Exceptional Educational Program
Special Education School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: PK
| 23 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Highlands County, FL

Highlands County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4121 Youth Care Lane
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 386-5250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-556
Grades: PK-12
| 39 students
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
242 South Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-3815
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
100 E 4th St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-6818
Grades: K-5
| 40 students
19570 County Road 731
Venus, FL 33960
(863) 699-3785
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5564
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Highlands County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Highlands County, FL include Sun 'n Lake Elementary School, Cracker Trail Elementary School and Lake Country Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Highlands County, FL?
23 public schools are located in Highlands County, FL.
What percentage of students in Highlands County, FL go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Highlands County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Highlands County, FL?
Highlands County, FL public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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