Highlands County Public Schools
Highlands County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
24
public schools
Total Enrollment
12,362
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Highlands County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Florida; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Highlands County has one district entry in this county file: HIGHLANDS. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. SEBRING has the most listed schools, with 15 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 9 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
24
in Highlands County
Reported Enrollment
12,362
24 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Highlands County
HIGHLANDS
24 Public Schools in Highlands County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 24 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEBRING HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | HIGHLANDS | SEBRING, 33870Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,809 |
| AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | AVON PARK, 33825City: Small | 9–12 | High | 928 |
| LAKE PLACID HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | LAKE PLACID, 33852Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 868 |
| SEBRING MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | SEBRING, 33870City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 815 |
| WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | SEBRING, 33870City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 794 |
| HILL-GUSTAT MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | SEBRING, 33872Suburb: Small | 6–10 | Middle | 705 |
| CRACKER TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | SEBRING, 33875Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 692 |
| LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | LAKE PLACID, 33852Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 685 |
| AVON PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | AVON PARK, 33825City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 638 |
| LAKE PLACID MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | LAKE PLACID, 33852Town: Fringe | 6–9 | Middle | 621 |
| SUN 'N LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | SEBRING, 33872Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 618 |
| LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | LAKE PLACID, 33852Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 594 |
| FRED WILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | SEBRING, 33870Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 563 |
| MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | AVON PARK, 33825Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 532 |
| PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | AVON PARK, 33825City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 527 |
| AVON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | AVON PARK, 33825City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 523 |
| SEBRING PRE-K CENTER | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | SEBRING, 33870City: Small | PK | Other | 178 |
| HIGHLANDS VIRTUAL SCHOOL | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | SEBRING, 33870Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Virtual | 168 |
| THE ACADEMY AT YOUTH CARE LANE | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | SEBRING, 33870Suburb: Small | 4–12 | Alternative | 60 |
| HIGHLANDS COUNTY HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND PROGRAM | Listed only | HIGHLANDS | SEBRING, 33870Rural: Fringe | PK–12 | Special Education | 28 |
SEBRING HIGH SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS
SEBRING, 33870 / Suburb: Small
AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS
AVON PARK, 33825 / City: Small
LAKE PLACID HIGH SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS
LAKE PLACID, 33852 / Town: Fringe
SEBRING MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS
SEBRING, 33870 / City: Small
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS
SEBRING, 33870 / City: Small
HILL-GUSTAT MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS
SEBRING, 33872 / Suburb: Small
CRACKER TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS
SEBRING, 33875 / Rural: Fringe
LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS
LAKE PLACID, 33852 / Rural: Fringe
AVON PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS
AVON PARK, 33825 / City: Small
LAKE PLACID MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS
LAKE PLACID, 33852 / Town: Fringe
SUN 'N LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS
SEBRING, 33872 / Suburb: Small
LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS
LAKE PLACID, 33852 / Town: Fringe
FRED WILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS
SEBRING, 33870 / Suburb: Small
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS
AVON PARK, 33825 / Rural: Fringe
PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS
AVON PARK, 33825 / City: Small
AVON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS
AVON PARK, 33825 / City: Small
SEBRING PRE-K CENTER
HIGHLANDS
SEBRING, 33870 / City: Small
HIGHLANDS VIRTUAL SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS
SEBRING, 33870 / Rural: Fringe
THE ACADEMY AT YOUTH CARE LANE
HIGHLANDS
SEBRING, 33870 / Suburb: Small
HIGHLANDS COUNTY HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND PROGRAM
HIGHLANDS
SEBRING, 33870 / Rural: Fringe
Highlands County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Highlands County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Florida. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Highlands County public school directory?
The directory lists 24 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Highlands County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Highlands County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Highlands County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Highlands County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Highlands County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.