Best High Schools in Bartow, FL

Bartow, FL has 12 high schools with 10,082 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Bartow score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Bartow meet expectations.

1. George W. Jenkins Senior High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2451 Students

2. Bartow Senior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2125 Students

3. Mulberry Senior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1315 Students

4. Lake Region High School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1545 Students

5. Gause Academy Of Leadership

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 96 Students

6. Polk Halfway House

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Polk • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 23 Students

7. Davenport High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2333 Students

8. Transition School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Polk • Public • Grades 12 • 48 Students

9. Polk County Sheriff's Central Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 29 Students

10. Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Polk • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 39 Students

Best Middle Schools in Bartow, FL

Bartow, FL has 7 middle schools with 5,480 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Bartow score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Bartow exceed expectations.

1. Union Academy

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 396 Students

2. Lakeland Highlands Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1265 Students

3. Mulberry Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1200 Students

4. Bartow Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1046 Students

5. Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 1 • 542 Students

6. Westwood Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 878 Students

7. Compass Middle Charter School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Polk • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 153 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Bartow, FL

Bartow, FL has 15 elementary schools with 7,892 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Bartow score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Bartow exceed expectations.

1. Bartow Elementary Academy

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 518 Students

2. Chain Of Lakes Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1130 Students

3. Alturas Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students

4. Highland City Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students

5. Spessard L Holland Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 766 Students

6. Pinewood Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 709 Students

7. Eagle Lake Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students

8. Floral Avenue Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students

9. Purcell Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students

10. Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Bartow, FL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Bartow, FL has a total population of 29,771 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Bartow, FL

23,645

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bartow, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.82 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.16 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.66 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bartow, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bartow, FL.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,921 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Bartow, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations