For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 426 students in Highland, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in Highland, NY is Highland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Highland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Highland, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71 Main St
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1080
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1080
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Residential Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
629 N Chodikee Lake Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Highland, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Highland Regional Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Rr 1 Box 390 D
Highland, NY 12528
Highland, NY 12528
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Highland, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Highland, NY include Highland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Highland?
2 public middle schools are located in Highland.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland?
Highland public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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