Best Highlands County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,845 students in Highlands County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Highlands County, FL are Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program, Sebring Middle School and Highlands Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highlands County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Highlands County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Highlands County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Sebring Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Center Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Highlands Virtual School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Gr: K-12 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Hill-gustat Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 Schumacher Rd
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5437
Gr: 6-12 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Lake Placid Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 S Tangerine Ave
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Avon Park Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Lake Ave
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4333
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
The Academy At Youth Care Lane
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4121 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Gr: 4-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands County Schools Jail Program
Alternative School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Gr: 6-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Highlands County, FL

Highlands County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4121 Youth Care Lane
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 386-5250
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5555
Gr: 9-12
4426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-556
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Gr: 6-12
242 South Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-3815
Gr: 8-12
100 E 4th St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-6818
Gr: K-5 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
19570 County Road 731
Venus, FL 33960
(863) 699-3785
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5564

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Highlands County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Highlands County, FL include Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program, Sebring Middle School and Highlands Virtual School.
How many public middle schools are located in Highlands County?
9 public middle schools are located in Highlands County.
What is the racial composition of students in Highlands County?
Highlands County public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Highlands County are often viewed compared to one another?

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