Total enrollment
2,088
-401 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Highlands
Texas · Public K-12
Across Highlands, 4 public K-12 schools serve approximately 2,088 students across 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Highlands
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
18%
was 29%
% Hispanic
69%
was 55%
% Black
10%
was 12%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDS EL | Elementary | 01-05 | 868 |
| HIGHLANDS J H | Middle | 06-08 | 885 |
| HOPPER PRI | Elementary | PK-KG | 239 |
| POINT ALTERNATIVE CENTER | High | 06-12 | 96 |
About Highlands
Public education in Highlands, Texas runs across 4 schools that hosts roughly 2,088 students. By footprint, Highlands sits in the compact bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 522, meaningfully below the state mean of about 606.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Highlands has declined 16% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,489 students to 2,088. Highlands now counts 4 public schools, up from 3 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 55% to 69%.
On allk12, the community for Highlands discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.