Public schools in Sebring, FL
14 open public schools with an address in Sebring, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,289
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
3 virtual
An overview of Sebring public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Sebring, FL: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 4 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,289 students, an average of 449 per school. The largest campus is Sebring High School (1,849 students), and the largest elementary school is Woodlawn Elementary School (834).
Every listed school belongs to Highlands. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 59% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Sebring
Elementary schools in Sebring
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cracker Trail Elementary School Highlands | PK–05 | 710 | 16.1:1 | |
| Fred Wild Elementary School Highlands | PK–05 | 576 | 16.2:1 | |
| Sun 'n Lake Elementary School Highlands | PK–05 | 588 | 17.8:1 | |
| Woodlawn Elementary School Highlands | PK–05 | 834 | 17.7:1 |
Middle schools in Sebring
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill-Gustat Middle School Highlands | 06–12 | 669 | 19.7:1 | |
| Sebring Middle School Highlands | 06–08 | 840 | 19.5:1 |
High schools in Sebring
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands County Schools Jail Program Highlands · Alternative School | 09–12 | 2 | — | |
| Highlands Virtual Franchise Highlands · Virtual | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Highlands Virtual Franchise Highlands · Virtual | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Sebring High School Highlands | 08–12 | 1,849 | 24.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sebring
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands County Hospital/Homebound Program Highlands · Special Education School | KG–12 | 17 | — | |
| Highlands Virtual School Highlands · Virtual | KG–12 | 141 | 282:1 | |
| Non-Enrolled PK Exceptional Ed Program Highlands · Special Education School | PK–PK | 6 | — | |
| The Academy at Youth Care Lane Highlands | KG–12 | 57 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.9%
- Hispanic33.5%
- Black15.2%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Sebring schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,289 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sebring
How many public schools are in Sebring, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Sebring: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 6,289 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sebring?
All listed public schools with an address in Sebring belong to Highlands. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Sebring?
Sebring High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sebring, with 1,849 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sebring?
No school with an address in Sebring is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Florida.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sebring schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sebring public schools is 18.7:1, higher than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Sebring guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities