Highland Middle School
Highland, NY · Highland Central School District · Grades 6-8
598th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 23%▼ Declining
Highland Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highland Middle School 598th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 23% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 23th in 2025 — declining.
Highland Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Highland Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 360 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.1% | 70.3% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.7% | 14.4% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Black | 8.5% | 6.1% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 5.6% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Asian | 4.1% | 2.8% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Highland Middle School
Typical home value $431K in zip 12528 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Highland Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Poughkeepsie Middle SchoolPoughkeepsie City School District · 3.4 mi away771st of 781
ELA 23% · Math 12% - 4Haviland Middle SchoolHyde Park Central School District · 4.6 mi away527th of 781
ELA 45% · Math 44% - 8Orville A Todd Middle SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District · 4.7 mi away225th of 781
ELA 67% · Math 66% - 8New Paltz Middle SchoolNew Paltz Central School District · 6 mi away233rd of 781
ELA 63% · Math 68% - 7Marlboro Middle SchoolMarlboro Central School District · 7.9 mi away293rd of 781
ELA 60% · Math 62% - 5Wappingers Junior High SchoolWappingers Central School District · 9.6 mi away395th of 781
ELA 52% · Math 54% - 3Lagrange Middle SchoolArlington Central School District · 9.8 mi away624th of 781
ELA 33% · Math 43% - 6Van Wyck Junior High SchoolWappingers Central School District · 10.9 mi away316th of 781
ELA 57% · Math 60%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highland Middle School in?
Highland Middle School is part of the Highland Central School District district in Highland, New York.
Is Highland Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highland Middle School 598th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Highland Middle School?
White 70%, Hispanic 14%, Black 6%, Two or more races 6% (360 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highland Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12528 is $431K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.