Best Schools in Lake Wales, FL
Lake Wales, FL has a total of 29 schools including 11 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 28,273 students attend Lake Wales, FL schools. On average, schools in Lake Wales score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lake Wales exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Lake Wales, FL
Lake Wales, FL has 11 high schools with 15,017 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 Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales meet expectations.
1. Harmony High School
SchoolGrade
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Osceola • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2822 Students
2. Lake Wales Senior High School
SchoolGrade
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Polk • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1586 Students
3. Bartow Senior High School
SchoolGrade
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Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2125 Students
4. Winter Haven Senior High School
SchoolGrade
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Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2467 Students
5. Frostproof Middle/senior High
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Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1150 Students
6. Haines City Senior High School
SchoolGrade
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Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2700 Students
7. Lake Region High School
SchoolGrade
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Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1545 Students
8. Roosevelt Academy
SchoolGrade
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Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 283 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake Wales, FL
Lake Wales, FL has 6 middle schools with 5,446 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 Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales exceed expectations.
1. St. Cloud Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1229 Students
2. Bok Academy
SchoolGrade
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Polk • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 611 Students
3. Edward W Bok Academy North
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 615 Students
4. Bartow Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1046 Students
5. Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 1 • 542 Students
6. Shelley S. Boone Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1403 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake Wales, FL
Lake Wales, FL has 11 elementary schools with 7,512 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 Lake Wales score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lake Wales exceed expectations.
1. Harmony Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1012 Students
2. St. Cloud Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 848 Students
3. Chain Of Lakes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1130 Students
4. Alturas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
5. Hillcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 662 Students
6. Polk Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Polk • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 531 Students
7. Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 917 Students
8. Janie Howard Wilson School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
9. Spook Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 584 Students
10. Sandhill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 991 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake Wales, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake Wales, FL has a total population of 38,853 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake Wales, 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 Lake Wales, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake Wales, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake Wales, 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 Lake Wales, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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