For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 866 students in Glades County, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 37 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Glades County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Glades County, FL are Moore Haven Elementary School, Moore Haven Middle High School. and Glades Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glades County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Glades County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glades County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moore Haven Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Terrier Pride Dr Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-0737
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-0737
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Moore Haven Middle High School.
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Terrier Pride Dr Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-0811
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-0811
Gr: 6-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Glades Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 10th St Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
400 10th St Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 69%
400 10th St Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Glades County, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Glades County, FL include Moore Haven Elementary School, Moore Haven Middle High School. and Glades Virtual Franchise.
How many public schools are located in Glades County?
6 public schools are located in Glades County.
What percentage of students in Glades County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Glades County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glades County?
Glades County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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