For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,014 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 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33870, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Sebring Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Center Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5700
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
Rank: #33.
Highlands Virtual School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Rank: #44.
The Academy At Youth Care Lane
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4121 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Grades: 4-12
| 70 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
33870, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4121 Youth Care Lane
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 386-5250
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 386-5250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Highlands County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-556
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-556
Grades: PK-12
| 39 students
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5564
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5564
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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?
6 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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