For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 303 students in the neighborhood of South Clara Highlands, Deland, FL.
The top-ranked public school in South Clara Highlands is Edith I. Starke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Clara Highlands, Deland, FL public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Clara Highlands, Deland, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edith I. Starke Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 S Parsons Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 943-7950
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 943-7950
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Clara Highlands, Deland, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Clara Highlands, Deland, FL include Edith I. Starke Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Clara Highlands, Deland?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Clara Highlands, Deland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Clara Highlands, Deland?
the neighborhood of South Clara Highlands, Deland public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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