Best 34981 Florida Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,784 students in 34981, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 34981, FL are Independence Classical Academy, Pace Center For Girls Treasure Coast and Fort Pierce Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 34981 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 34981, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 34981 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Pierce Central High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 34981, FL Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2902 S Jenkins Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 837-9300
Gr: K-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Pace Center For Girls Treasure Coast
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3651 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 595-8880
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Fort Pierce Central High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 S 25th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 468-5888
Gr: 9-12 | 3,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Data House
Alternative School
4590 Selvitz Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 467-4020
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 34981, FL?
How many public high schools are located in 34981?
4 public high schools are located in 34981.
What is the racial composition of students in 34981?
34981 public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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