For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,788 students in Highland, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Highland, CA are Beattie Middle School and Serrano Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Highland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Highland, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beattie Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 Orange St.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 307-2400
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 307-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Serrano Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Piedmont Dr.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6530
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 388-6530
Gr: 7-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Highland, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Highland, CA include Beattie Middle School and Serrano Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Highland?
2 public middle schools are located in Highland.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland?
Highland public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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