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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!
Avon Park is home to South Florida State College which includes the Wildstein Center. The Wildstein Center is part of the nationally renowned performing arts program at SFSC. Inside the theater, an array of musicals and shows are performed throughout each year. Additionally, Avon Park is home to many museums such as the SFSC Museum of Florida Art and Culture and the Avon Park Depot Museum. Another must see event is a race at the Avon Park Mowerplex, staying true to the Florida aesthetic, it features people of all ages in a nail-biting lawn mower race that is extremely fun and comical to watch. On the other hand, visit the Sebring International Speedway for a day full excitement at an abundant amount of events and adrenaline pumping races! Shift gears into something more relaxing with a day spent at Highlands Hammock State Park. Or take a lively stroll amongst the colorful murals, unique shops and local restaurants, that line the streets of Sebring’s Historic Downtown District. Enjoy a scenic Airboat Ride through the greenery on Lake Placid. Also, in Lake Placid is the Henscratch Farms Vineyard and Winery and the Lake ‘June-in-Winter’ Scrub State Park.
In Highlands County the possibilities are limitless, whether you want to escape the buzz of the big city, expand your arts and cultural knowledge, or further your education. In addition, there are a variety of homes to suit everyone’s needs, from plots of land, to single family homes or apartments, Highlands County has it all!
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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
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| School Name | Address | Type | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Board of Highlands County | 426 School St, Sebring, FL 33870, United States | High School | |
| Sun'n Lake Elementary School | 4515 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Sebring, FL 33872, United States | Elementary School | |
| Fred Wild Elementary School | 3550 Youth Care Ln, Sebring, FL 33870, United States | Elementary School | |
| Cracker Trail Elementary School | 8200 Sparta Rd, Sebring, FL 33875, United States | Elementary School | |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | 817 Woodlawn Dr, Sebring, FL 33870, United States | Elementary School | |
| The Academy at Youth Care Lane | 4121 Youth Care Ln, Sebring, FL 33870, United States | N/A | |
| Hill-Gustat Middle School | 4700 Schumacher Rd, Sebring, FL 33872, United States | Middle School | |
| Lake Country Elementary School | 516 County Rd 29, Lake Placid, FL 33852, United States | Elementary School | |
| Avon Park High School | 700 E Main St, Avon Park, FL 33825, United States | High School | |
| Sebring High School | 3514 Kenilworth Blvd, Sebring, FL 33870, United States | High School | |
| Heartland Christian Academy | 1160 Persimmon Ave, Sebring, FL 33870, United States | N/A | |
| Lake Placid Elementary School | 101 Green Dragon Dr, Lake Placid, FL 33852, United States | Elementary School | |
| Sebring Middle School | 500 E Center Ave, Sebring, FL 33870, United States | Middle School | |
| Park Elementary School | 327 E Palmetto St, Avon Park, FL 33825, United States | Elementary School | |
| Memorial Elementary School | 867 S Memorial Dr, Avon Park, FL 33825, United States | Elementary School | |
| Lake Placid Middle School | 201 S Tangerine Dr, Lake Placid, FL 33852, United States | Middle School | |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | 2600 N Highlands Blvd, Avon Park, FL 33825, United States | N/A | |
| Avon Elementary School | 705 W Winthrop St, Avon Park, FL 33825, United States | Elementary School | |
| Avon Park Middle School | 401 S Lake Ave, Avon Park, FL 33825, United States | Middle School | |
| Parkview Pre-K and Prep Academy | 107 A Miracle Ave Apt A, Avon Park, FL 33825, United States | N/A |
