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

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. 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

4. Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 140 Students

5. Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Polk • Charter • Grades 11 - 12 • 255 Students

6. Bill Duncan Opportunity Center

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 62 Students

7. Polk State College Collegiate High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1265 Students

2. Bartow Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1046 Students

3. Crystal Lake Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 949 Students

4. Westwood Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 861 Students

2. Highlands Grove Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 731 Students

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. James E. Stephens Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students

7. Oscar J. Pope Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 410 Students

8. Mi Escuela Montessori

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

15,517

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

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

A+

5.89 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.05 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

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

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,764 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

86 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Highland City, FL

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Lakeland Highlands, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Crystal Lake, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kossuthville, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bartow, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Fuller Heights, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Fussels Corner, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
South Mulberry, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Eagle Lake, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Mulberry, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lakeland, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations