For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,055 students in 33870, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33870, 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33870 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33870, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33870, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Sebring Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Center Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5700
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Highlands Virtual School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 141:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
The Academy At Youth Care Lane
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4121 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Gr: 5-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33870, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33870, FL include Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program, Sebring Middle School and Highlands Virtual School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33870?
5 public middle schools are located in 33870.
What is the racial composition of students in 33870?
33870 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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