For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,534 students in Highlands County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Highlands County, FL are Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program, Highlands Virtual School and Hill-gustat Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highlands County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Highlands County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Highlands County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Placid High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Highlands County (2025)
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 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
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 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Hill-gustat Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Schumacher Rd
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5437
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5437
Gr: 6-12 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Sebring High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3514 Kenilworth Blvd
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5500
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,901 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Avon Park High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Main St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4311
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4311
Gr: 9-12 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Lake Placid High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5010
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
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: 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
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students
Highlands County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4121 Youth Care Lane
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 386-5250
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 386-5250
Alternative Unlimited Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5555
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5555
Gr: 9-12
Highlands County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-556
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-556
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Highlands Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
242 South Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-3815
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-3815
Gr: 8-12
100 E 4th St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-6818
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-6818
Gr: K-5 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Last Chance Ranch High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
19570 County Road 731
Venus, FL 33960
(863) 699-3785
Venus, FL 33960
(863) 699-3785
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Highlands County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Highlands County, FL include Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program, Highlands Virtual School and Hill-gustat Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Highlands County?
9 public high schools are located in Highlands County.
What is the racial composition of students in Highlands County?
Highlands County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Highlands County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Highlands County include: Avon Park High School vs. Sebring High School, Lake Placid High School vs. Sebring High School, Sebring High School vs. Avon Park High School
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