| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands County School District | Avon Park | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 12,362 | 24 | PK–12 | 8 |
How Highlands County compares
It enrolls 12,362 students across 24 schools. Its rating of 4/10 is below the Florida average of 5.5/10.
School Districts in Highlands County, Florida
Highlands County has 1 public school district covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Highlands County is Highlands County School District (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (FAST 2024), ranked against all districts in Florida. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Highlands County, FL?
1 school district serves zip codes in Highlands County, FL. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Highlands County, FL?
Of the districts serving Highlands County, Highlands County School District has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 36th percentile among Florida school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Florida reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Florida and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Florida only, never across state lines.