Best Schools in Highland City, FL
Highland City, FL has a total of 19 schools including 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 15,517 students attend Highland City, FL schools. On average, schools in Highland City score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Highland City meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Highland City, FL
Highland City, FL has 7 high schools with 6,931 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 Highland City score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Highland City underperform expectations.
1. George W. Jenkins Senior High
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Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2451 Students
2. Bartow Senior High School
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Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2125 Students
3. Lake Region High School
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Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1545 Students
4. Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
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Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 140 Students
5. Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School
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Polk • Charter • Grades 11 - 12 • 255 Students
6. Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
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Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 62 Students
7. Polk State College Collegiate High School
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Polk • Charter • Grades 11 - 12 • 353 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highland City, FL
Highland City, FL has 4 middle schools with 4,138 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 Highland City score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Highland City meet expectations.
1. Lakeland Highlands Middle School
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Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1265 Students
2. Bartow Middle School
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Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1046 Students
3. Crystal Lake Middle School
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Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 949 Students
4. Westwood Middle School
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Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 878 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highland City, FL
Highland City, FL has 8 elementary schools with 4,448 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 Highland City score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Highland City exceed expectations.
1. Valleyview Elementary School
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Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 861 Students
2. Highlands Grove Elementary School
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Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 731 Students
3. Highland City Elementary School
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Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
4. Spessard L Holland Elementary
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Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 766 Students
5. Eagle Lake Elementary School
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Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
6. James E. Stephens Elementary School
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Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
7. Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
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Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 410 Students
8. Mi Escuela Montessori
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Polk • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highland City, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highland City, FL has a total population of 12,429 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highland City, 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 Highland City, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highland City, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highland City, FL.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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