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Sebring Middle School

Q: Is Sebring Middle School a good school?

Sebring Middle School ranks 726 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

726^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 40% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Sebring Middle School in Sebring, FL, serves 840 students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Highlands School District, which is ranked 43rd out of 70 districts in Florida. The school has consistently held a 2-star rating over the past six years, placing it in the lower-middle tier of Florida middle schools, and serves a community with significant economic need, as reflected by a free/reduced lunch rate that has fluctuated dramatically from 64% to 77% in recent years.

One of the most striking features of Sebring Middle School is its exceptional performance in advanced math courses. In the 2025-2026 school year, 96% of students were proficient in Algebra 1, and in 2023-2024, the school achieved 100% proficiency in Geometry—scores dramatically higher than district and state averages. This creates a "two-tiered" academic profile: the school excels at accelerating its top-tier math students but struggles with standard grade-level subjects, where proficiency rates are often below state averages. For example, while 96% were proficient in Algebra 1, only 41% were proficient in 7th-grade Math. Nearby Hill-Gustat Middle School outperforms Sebring in several core subjects like 6th-grade ELA and Math, likely due to serving a more affluent population with higher per-student spending ($14,522 vs. Sebring's $10,071).

The most alarming concern for Sebring Middle School is its exceptionally high chronic absenteeism rate, which has consistently been above 39% for the last four years—far exceeding both district and state averages. This systemic issue is likely a major barrier to improving overall test scores and school ranking. On a positive note, the school's Civics EOC scores have rebounded strongly from a catastrophic 27% proficiency in 2023-2024 to 76% in 2025-2026, suggesting effective instructional changes. Addressing chronic absenteeism would likely have the greatest impact on the school's overall health and academic outcomes, making it a key area for parents to consider when evaluating the school.

840

Students ?

19.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,071

Per pupil spending ?

59.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 E Center Ave
Sebring, FL 33870

(863) 471-5700

District: Highlands

Students who attend Sebring Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sebring High School

Feeder schools for Sebring Middle School:

Elementary:	Cracker Trail Elementary School
	Fred Wild Elementary School
	Woodlawn Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.2%

Hispanic:

31.5%

African American:

12.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 53rd percentile in 2016 → 40th in 2026

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (39% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2016

!Near the bottom of Highlands's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg55%

Florida avg62%

726^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From top 47% (2016) to bottom 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 4Middle Schools in the Highlands

43^rd of 70Highlands among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	43.3	726 of 1216	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.5	672 of 1205	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.4	654 of 1196	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.4	685 of 1177	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.8	655 of 1148	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.7	660 of 1136	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.1	628 of 1099	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.3	487 of 1035	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.9	417 of 1031	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.8	472 of 997	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	60.9	374 of 999	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.1	363 of 956	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.9	392 of 897	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.2	374 of 891	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.3	385 of 839	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.2	322 of 780	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.3	296 of 740	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.1	276 of 736	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	59.2	281 of 675	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	54.3	303 of 602	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	67.9	187 of 593	68.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 196%+33 vs state

Civics76%~ state avg

Math56%~ state avg

English Language Arts54%-8 vs state

Science49%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sebring Middle School	Public	6-8	500 E Center Ave	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5700	840	43	19.5	59.3%	413 (49.2%)	102 (12.1%)	265 (31.5%)	7 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.8%)	43.3	726^th of 1216 public middle schools	40.3%		44.5	672^nd of 1205 public middle schools	44.2%	54	55.0	55.0	51.0	54.0	41.0	69.0	49.0	96.0	76.0	$10,071	$1,280	$8,790
Hill-Gustat Middle School	Public	6-12	4700 Schumacher Rd	Sebring	33872	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5437	669	34	19.6	53.8%	248 (37.1%)	124 (18.5%)	236 (35.3%)	36 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.4%)	47.3	663^rd of 1216 public middle schools	45.5%		42.1	718^th of 1205 public middle schools	40.4%	55	63.0	56.0	52.0	69.0	45.0	48.0	54.0	86.0	77.0	$14,522	$4,192	$10,332
Avon Park Middle School	Public	6-8	401 S Lake Ave	Avon Park	33825	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 452-4333	600	36	16.6	70.3%	145 (24.2%)	145 (24.2%)	284 (47.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.8%)	31.9	888^th of 1216 public middle schools	27.0%		31.1	872^nd of 1205 public middle schools	27.6%	16	48.0	43.0	49.0	48.0	37.0	58.0	45.0	94.0	76.0	$11,754	$1,546	$10,207
Lake Placid Middle School	Public	6-8	201 S Tangerine Ave	Lake Placid	33852	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 699-5030	507	31	16.6	67.5%	189 (37.3%)	69 (13.6%)	228 (45.0%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.4%)	48.7	637^th of 1216 public middle schools	47.6%		35.8	804^th of 1205 public middle schools	33.3%	167	56.0	62.0	58.0	62.0	52.0	71.0	38.0	100.0	79.0	$12,849	$2,107	$10,741

Frequently Asked Questions about Sebring Middle School

What high school do graduates of Sebring Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sebring Middle School usually go on to attend Sebring High School

What is the racial makeup of Sebring Middle School?

Students at Sebring Middle School are 49% White, 32% Hispanic, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Sebring Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 840 students attended Sebring Middle School.

Is Sebring Middle School a good school?

Sebring Middle School ranks 726^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Sebring Middle School in?

Highlands

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