Highlands School

Highlands School, located in the scenic town of Highlands, North Carolina, is a unique K-12 institution within the Macon County School system. Because of its location in a remote mountain community, the school serves a tight-knit population, offering a continuous educational experience that spans from kindergarten through high school graduation. The school prides itself on fostering a close-knit campus culture where teachers and staff often work with students throughout their entire academic journey, creating a supportive environment that emphasizes community involvement and individualized attention.

Academically, Highlands School provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success while taking advantage of the unique regional character of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The school balances core academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, athletics, and enrichment programs designed to engage students in a smaller, rural setting. By maintaining a focus on both traditional academic excellence and the specific needs of its mountain-dwelling student body, the school remains the educational hub of the Highlands community.