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Martin County highlights high-school rankings and extends districtwide cell-phone ban to high schools

5604951 · August 19, 2025
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District communications staff reported three high schools placed among US News 'Best High Schools' rankings and noted the district enforces an all-day cell-phone ban at all grade levels, with staff citing thousands of disciplinary referrals during 2024-25.

Derek Lowe, the district's coordinator of public information and community relations, told the board that all three Martin County public high schools earned places on U.S. News & World Report's 2025 rankings. Jensen Beach High rose to 133rd in Florida; Martin County High ranked 230th; and a third high school (name given in the district…

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