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Best Schools in Highland City, Florida

1 schools · 1 Elementary

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 1

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 7.8/10

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Top-Rated Schools in Highland City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Highland City Elementary School	7.8 / 10	Elementary	—	77th

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About Schools in Highland City, Florida

Highland City, Florida is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.

With an average rating of 7.8 out of 10, schools in Highland City perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Highland City is Highland City Elementary School with a composite score of 7.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Highland City is served by 1 school district: POLK. These districts collectively serve 111,041 students.

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Elementary Schools

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#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Highland City Elementary School 415 students · Pre-K–5th	415	Pre-K–5th	7.8

Schools in Highland City

Highland City, Florida · 1 school

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State: Florida
Elementary: 1

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POLK

167 schools · 111,041 students

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Common questions about schools in Highland City, Florida

How many schools are in Highland City, Florida?

Highland City has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Highland City, Florida?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Highland City is 7.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Highland City, Florida?

The top-ranked school in Highland City on MySchoolScout is Highland City Elementary School with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Highland City, Florida?

The top-ranked elementary school in Highland City on MySchoolScout is Highland City Elementary School with a composite score of 7.8/10.

How many school districts serve Highland City, Florida?

Highland City is served by 1 school district: Polk.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Highland City, Florida?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Highland City is 14.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Highland City, Florida?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.