24 public schools serving approximately 12,362 students, in a county of 105,702 residents.
Left bar is the racial makeup of Highlands 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".
How many K-12 schools serve Highlands County?
There are 24 public K-12 schools in Highlands County, Florida, with a combined enrollment of about 12,362.
How many high schools are in Highlands County?
Highlands County, Florida has 6 public high schools, along with 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Highlands County?
HIGHLANDS is the largest school district in Highlands County, serving approximately 12,362 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Highlands County?
Highlands County has roughly 105,702 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Highlands County?
Median household income in Highlands County is $54,897, below the Florida average of $68,377. About 10.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Highlands County?
Approximately 20.5% of adults 25 and older in Highlands County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Highlands County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 69.2% of students in Highlands County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Florida county average of 55.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Highlands County schools?
Across Highlands County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 20.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Highlands County?
Highlands County residents are approximately 68% White, 22% Hispanic, 10% Black, 2% Asian, 13% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Highlands County is owner-occupied?
Highlands County has about 58,635 housing units, of which roughly 78.6% are owner-occupied.
