Best Belle Glade Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,147 students in Belle Glade, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Belle Glade, FL are Glades Central High School and Crossroads Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belle Glade, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Belle Glade have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Belle Glade, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glades Central High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Belle Glade, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glades Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Sw Avenue M
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Sw 12th St
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8400
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Services Program-west
Alternative School
38811 James Wheeler Way
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 868-5391
Gr: 5-12 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glades Construction Academy At West Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
2625 State Road 715
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4675
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Belle Glade, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Belle Glade, FL include Glades Central High School and Crossroads Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Belle Glade?
4 public high schools are located in Belle Glade.
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Glade?
Belle Glade public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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