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Highlands County is located in Central Florida, offering vibrant forests and containing many lakes, it is a prime spot for any outdoorsman. Its most popular cities and towns include Avon Park, Sebring, and Lake Placid. In addition to parks, camping, and fishing, Highlands County boasts a plethora of exotic adventures to do as well!
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EMPLOYS THE LARGEST % OF THE WORKFORCE IN THIS AREA
14,967
TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS
65
POPULATION DENSITY PER SQUARE MILE
18 yrs
AVERAGE LENGTH OF HOUSEHOLD OCCUPANCY
14,311
AVERAGE YEAR BUILT
7%
ADULTS WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE
14,311
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Highlands County Schools
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School Name | Address | Type | Rating |
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Fred Wild Elementary School | 3550 Youth Care Ln, Sebring, FL 33870, United States | Elementary School | |
Woodlawn Elementary School | 817 Woodlawn Dr, Sebring, FL 33870, United States | Elementary School | |
Sun'n Lake Elementary School | 4515 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Sebring, FL 33872, United States | Elementary School | |
Heartland Christian Academy | 1160 Persimmon Ave, Sebring, FL 33870, United States | N/A | |
Cracker Trail Elementary School | 8200 Sparta Rd, Sebring, FL 33875, United States | Elementary School | |
Hill-Gustat Middle School | 4700 Schumacher Rd, Sebring, FL 33872, United States | Middle School | |
School Board of Highlands County | 426 School St, Sebring, FL 33870, United States | High School | |
The Academy at Youth Care Lane | 4121 Youth Care Ln, Sebring, FL 33870, United States | N/A | |
Memorial Elementary School | 867 S Memorial Dr, Avon Park, FL 33870, United States | Elementary School | |
Lake Placid Elementary School | 101 Green Dragon Dr, Lake Placid, FL 33852, United States | Elementary School | |
Sebring High School | 3514 Kenilworth Blvd, Sebring, FL 33870, United States | High School | |
Cornerstone Christian Academy | 2600 N Highlands Blvd, Avon Park, FL 33825, United States | N/A | |
Lake Country Elementary School | 516 County Rd 29, Lake Placid, FL 33852, United States | Elementary School | |
Sebring Middle School | 500 E Center Ave, Sebring, FL 33870, United States | Middle School | |
Kindergarten Learning Center | 3560 US Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870, United States | N/A | |
Lake Placid Middle School | 201 S Tangerine Dr, Lake Placid, FL 33852, United States | Middle School | |
Avon Park Middle School | 401 S Lake Ave, Avon Park, FL 33825, United States | Middle School | |
St Catherine Catholic School | 2835 Kenilworth Blvd, Sebring, FL 33870, United States | N/A | |
Park Elementary School | 327 E Palmetto St, Avon Park, FL 33825, United States | Elementary School | |
Independent Baptist Academy | 5704 County Rd 17 S, Sebring, FL 33876, United States | N/A |
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