For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 866 students in Glades County, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 123 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Glades County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Glades County, FL are Moore Haven Elementary School, Moore Haven Middle High School. and Glades Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glades County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Glades County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glades County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moore Haven Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Terrier Pride Dr Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-0737
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-0737
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Moore Haven Middle High School.
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Terrier Pride Dr Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-0811
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-0811
Gr: 6-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Glades Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 10th St Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
400 10th St Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Gr: K-12
400 10th St Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Gr: 6-12
Glades County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Glades County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Glades County, FL include Moore Haven Elementary School, Moore Haven Middle High School. and Glades Virtual Franchise.
How many public schools are located in Glades County?
6 public schools are located in Glades County.
What percentage of students in Glades County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Glades County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glades County?
Glades County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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