Total enrollment
1,852
+177 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
Glades County
Florida · Public K-12
Across Glades County, 9 public K-12 schools educate around 1,852 students, roughly 1 in 7 residents. The level mix runs 5 elementary and 2 high.
7-year change in Glades County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
-2 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
29%
was 35%
% Hispanic
46%
was 37%
% Black
9%
was 10%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
1,852
NCES CCD
Median income
$45,870
Below Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.7%
Below Florida avg
Elementary
5
1,295 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
498 students
Combined / other
2
59 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
GLADES
1,852 students · 1 district in Glades County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Glades County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
13.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.1%
civilian labor
Median age
46
13.2% under 18
Test scores in Glades County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST GLADES SCHOOL | Labelle | Elementary | PK-08 | 651 | · |
| MOORE HAVEN MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL. | Moore Haven | High | 06-12 | 498 | · |
| MOORE HAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Moore Haven | Elementary | PK-05 | 344 | · |
| PEMAYETV EMAHAKV CHARTER OUR WAY SCHOOL | Okeechobee | Elementary | PK-08 | 299 | · |
| GLADES VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Moore Haven | Combined | KG-12 | 42 | · |
| GLADES VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED) | Moore Haven | Combined | 01-12 | 17 | · |
| GLADES WEST | Labelle | Elementary | PK-PK | 1 | · |
| GLADES VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Moore Haven | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
| RCMA-BOOKER T. WASHINGTON | Moore Haven | Elementary | PK-PK | 0 | · |
Cities in Glades County
About Glades County
Glades County is a low-population county of about 12,563 residents in Florida. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,852 students across 9 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $45,870, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 33% noticeably below the Florida median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Glades County is built around 5 elementary schools (1,295 students), 2 high schools (498), and 2 combined or other schools.
GLADES dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,852 students on its own.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,852 students, climbed 11% from the 1,675 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 9 to 7 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 37% to 46% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Glades County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
Glades County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data