Highland Independent School District is a public

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in southwestern Nolan County,

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Academic achievement

In 2009, the school district was rated " exemplary" by the

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. Received the 2015 National Blue Ribbon School Award, an award issued by the U.S. Secretary of Education for overall academic excellence or progress in closing achievement gaps. Highland ISD was one of only 25 schools recognized in Texas.

Schools

The district has one campus that serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve.

Special programs

Athletics

Highland High School plays

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Academic achievement

Schools

Special programs

Athletics

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