How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Highlands | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sebring, Florida | Fernandina Beach, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 12,362 | 12,668 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | 18 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 15.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Highlands | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,585 | $10,049 |
| Federal Revenue | 29.7% | 15.0% |
| State Revenue | 39.8% | 29.6% |
| Local Revenue | 30.5% | 55.3% |
Highlands
Federal State Local
Nassau
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Highlands | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.7% | 77.4% |
| African American | 19.6% | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.6% | 9.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 5.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.8% | 31.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Highlands | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 42 | 33 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 556.1:1 | 493.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.7% | 30.3% |
School Types
Highlands
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 16
Nassau
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.