Best Schools in 33801, FL
33801, FL has 31 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 20,156 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 33801 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 33801, FL
The top high schools in 33801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George W. Jenkins Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2451 Students
2. Lakeland Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2043 Students
3. Kathleen Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2051 Students
4. Tenoroc High School
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1127 Students
5. Polk Grad Academy
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Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students
6. Pace Center For Girls
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 49 Students
7. Fresh Start Community School
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Polk • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 154 Students
8. Eckerd Connects
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 25 Students
Best Middle Schools in 33801, FL
The top middle schools in 33801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeland Highlands Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1265 Students
2. Southwest Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students
3. Jere L. Stambaugh Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
4. Sleepy Hill Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1090 Students
5. Crystal Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 949 Students
6. Lakeland Montessori Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 30 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 33801, FL
The top elementary schools in 33801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mckeel Academy Central
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 610 Students
2. Lakeland Montessori School House
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Polk • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 110 Students
3. Valleyview Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 861 Students
4. Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
5. Clarence Boswell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 Students
6. Carlton Palmore Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students
7. Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 410 Students
8. Lena Vista Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 975 Students
9. Dixieland Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
10. Philip O'brien Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 33801, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
33801, FL has a total population of 37,657 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 33801, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 33801, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 33801, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 33801, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 33801, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 33801, FL
How many schools are in 33801, FL?
33801, FL has 31 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 20,156 students in total.
How do schools in 33801 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 33801 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 33801 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 33801?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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