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Best Schools in Fort Meade, FL
Fort Meade, FL has 14 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 12,254 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Fort Meade don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fort Meade, FL
The top high schools in Fort Meade, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hardee Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1403 Students
2. Hardee Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1141 Students
3. Fort Meade Middle/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 786 Students
4. Bartow Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2125 Students
5. Frostproof Middle/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1150 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fort Meade, FL
The top middle schools in Fort Meade, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bartow Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1046 Students
2. Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 11 • 542 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fort Meade, FL
The top elementary schools in Fort Meade, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alturas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
2. Zolfo Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 590 Students
3. Bowling Green Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 302 Students
4. Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 917 Students
5. Floral Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
6. Spessard L Holland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 766 Students
7. Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fort Meade, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fort Meade, FL has a total population of 7,774 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fort Meade, 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 Fort Meade, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fort Meade, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fort Meade, 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 Fort Meade, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fort Meade, FL
How many schools are in Fort Meade, FL?
Fort Meade, FL has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 12,254 students in total.
How do schools in Fort Meade perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Fort Meade score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Fort Meade don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fort Meade?
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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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Fort Meade
2 of 2 schools in Fort Meade carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Fort Meade. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.