For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 414 students in Highland City, FL.
The top-ranked public school in Highland City, FL is Highland City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland City, FL public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Highland City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Highland City, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland City Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5355 9th Street Se
Highland City, FL 33846
(863) 648-3540
Highland City, FL 33846
(863) 648-3540
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Highland City, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Highland City, FL include Highland City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Highland City?
1 public schools are located in Highland City.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland City?
Highland City public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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