Summary:
The city of Harmony, Florida is home to two schools: Harmony High School and Harmony Community School. While both schools serve students in the Osceola school district, their performance and characteristics differ significantly.
Harmony Community School stands out as the top performer, ranking in the top 26% of elementary schools in Florida with a 4-star rating. Students at the elementary school score above district and state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and 5th grade Science. In contrast, Harmony High School lags behind, ranking in the middle 44% of high schools statewide with a 3-star rating. The high school's academic performance trails the district and state in key subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, and 10th grade English Language Arts.
The disparities between the two schools extend beyond academics. Harmony Community School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (24.1%) compared to Harmony High School (31.7%), and spends more per student ($8,925 vs. $7,783). Additionally, the racial makeup of the schools differs significantly, with Harmony Community School having a much higher percentage of white students (62.15%) compared to Harmony High School (39.26%), suggesting potential issues of racial segregation or unequal access to educational opportunities in the district.
Thank you for your feedback!