Photo: William “Patrick” Ma… · CC BY-SA 3.0Sebring’s public schools score below 82% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
Reading proficiency in Sebring’s districts is 42%, below the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Sebring, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Sebring’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 48% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,205 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Heartland Christian School (private), St. Catherine Catholic School (private) and Divine Academy Inc. (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Sebring’s grade
C−: better than 18% of Florida school districts, #566 of 638 Florida towns. Both inputs trail the Florida average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Sebring, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Sebring · depends on your address
Woodlawn Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 834 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Sebring Pre-K Center
Grades PK · 136 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Sebring
Woodlawn Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 834 students · 18:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Sebring
Woodlawn Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 834 students · 18:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Sebring
Woodlawn Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 834 students · 18:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Sebring
Woodlawn Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 834 students · 18:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Sebring
Woodlawn Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 834 students · 18:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Sebring
Woodlawn Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 834 students · 18:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Sebring
Sebring Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 840 students · 20:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Sebring
Sebring Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 840 students · 20:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Sebring
Sebring Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 840 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Sebring’s public schools are run by Highlands County School District, which also serves Avon Park and Lake Placid. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Sebring vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Sebring’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Sebring | C− | Highlands County |
Every school in Sebring
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Sebring’s schools
Are Sebring’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Sebring children attend score below 82% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #566 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 18%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Sebring in?
Highlands County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 12,040 students in 22 schools (2024–25).
Where do Sebring kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Sebring High School, Avon Park High School, Lake Placid High School and Hill-Gustat Middle School.
What is Sebring’s graduation rate?
80% of the class of 2023 in Highlands County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Sebring spend per student?
$13,205 in Highlands County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Sebring?
Yes: Heartland Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 338 students), St. Catherine Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 216 students) and Divine Academy Inc. (religious, grades K–11, 59 students).
Parents talk
What Sebring families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Sebring → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.