Hill-Gustat Middle School

Hill-Gustat Middle School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
4700 Schumacher Rd,  Sebring, FL
Highlands County Schools
3.0
669 Students

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Christopher Doty
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

A-
Teachers
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
25%
State Average
20%
Science
15%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
694:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
Black
19.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida Atlantic University 1 Students
Emory University 1 Students
Brown University 1 Students
Broward College 1 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 Students
Bowdoin College 1 Students
Middlebury College 1 Students
Amherst College 1 Students
Hamilton College 1 Students
Grinnell College 1 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
English 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
5.0 other
9/21/2025
I’ve been at this school for 2 months now and it’s the best school I’ve been in highly recommend this school
5.0 parent
8/4/2025
This school is wonderful. My son went for 2 yrs. Never any problems. Staff & principal were all wonderful. Middle School is what you make of it. You have a good kid that stays out of trouble, then they will do fine here!
1.0 other
10/20/2022
Horrible school. Lots of bullying, fights, students doing drugs and vaping in bathroom. DO NOT recommend this school. Absolutely horrible.
1.0 parent
3/31/2013
Hill-Gustat is nomal for the area they only reach out to kids who,s families are well known.

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Hill-Gustat Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Sebring, FL and is served by the Highlands County Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 669 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Hill-Gustat Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $285,425. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grace Academy, and more. Learn more about what Sebring has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hill-Gustat Middle School.

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