Glades County Schools & Education
Glades County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,817
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#6
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Glades County
Measured School Summary
Glades County performs at an average level with a school score of 50/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,817 per pupil, Glades County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 39% above the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Glades County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
50/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #6 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,817
$699 above the state average
School coverage
9
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Glades County has 9 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Glades County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
GLADES carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#6
of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
GLADES
Elementary and high visible
1,819 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
GLADES is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Glades County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Glades County, Florida
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Diverse School Levels in Glades
Glades County supports 1,819 students across 9 public schools managed by a single district. The landscape features three elementary schools, two high schools, and four specialized educational facilities. This variety ensures that students have access to different learning paths within a small community.
Spotlight on Glades District and Charters
The Glades School District oversees all local education, including the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School. This charter school serves 282 students and represents about 11% of the county's total schools. West Glades School stands as the largest traditional facility with 646 students.
Small-Town Feel in Every Classroom
With an average school size of 303 students, Glades County offers an intimate educational experience. The county splits its schools between five town locales and four rural settings, catering to diverse residential preferences. From Moore Haven Middle High to the tiny 14-student Virtual Franchise, options remain personalized.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Glades County
Reported Enrollment
1,819
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
1
11% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Glades County
GLADES
9 Public Schools in Glades County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST GLADES SCHOOL | Record | GLADES | LABELLE, 33935Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 646 |
| MOORE HAVEN MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL. | Record | GLADES | MOORE HAVEN, 33471Town: Distant | 6–12 | High | 501 |
| MOORE HAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | GLADES | MOORE HAVEN, 33471Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 375 |
| PEMAYETV EMAHAKV CHARTER OUR WAY SCHOOL | Record | GLADES | OKEECHOBEE, 34974Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Charter | 282 |
| GLADES VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Record | GLADES | MOORE HAVEN, 33471Town: Distant | 1–12 | Virtual | 14 |
| RCMA-BOOKER T. WASHINGTON | Record | GLADES | MOORE HAVEN, 33471Rural: Fringe | PK | Other | 1 |
| GLADES VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Record | GLADES | MOORE HAVEN, 33471Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 0 |
| GLADES VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED) | Record | GLADES | MOORE HAVEN, 33471Town: Distant | 6–12 | Virtual | 0 |
| GLADES WEST | Record | GLADES | LABELLE, 33935Rural: Fringe | PK | Other | 0 |
PEMAYETV EMAHAKV CHARTER OUR WAY SCHOOL
GLADES
OKEECHOBEE, 34974 / Rural: Remote
GLADES VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
GLADES
MOORE HAVEN, 33471 / Town: Distant
GLADES VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)
GLADES
MOORE HAVEN, 33471 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,817
State avg $6,118
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Schools in Glades County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Glades County, Florida?
Glades County supports 1,819 students across 9 public schools managed by a single district. The landscape features three elementary schools, two high schools, and four specialized educational facilities. This variety ensures that students have access to different learning paths within a small community.
What are the major school districts in Glades County, Florida?
The Glades School District oversees all local education, including the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School. This charter school serves 282 students and represents about 11% of the county's total schools. West Glades School stands as the largest traditional facility with 646 students.
What is the school experience like in Glades County?
With an average school size of 303 students, Glades County offers an intimate educational experience. The county splits its schools between five town locales and four rural settings, catering to diverse residential preferences. From Moore Haven Middle High to the tiny 14-student Virtual Franchise, options remain personalized.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.