Best Schools in Lakeland Highlands, FL
Lakeland Highlands, FL has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 9,065 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Lakeland Highlands meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lakeland Highlands, FL
The top high schools in Lakeland Highlands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George W. Jenkins Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2451 Students
2. Mulberry Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1315 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lakeland Highlands, FL
The top middle schools in Lakeland Highlands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeland Highlands Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1265 Students
2. Mulberry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1200 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lakeland Highlands, FL
The top elementary schools in Lakeland Highlands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valleyview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 861 Students
2. Highlands Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 731 Students
3. Scott Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 727 Students
4. Medulla Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lakeland Highlands, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lakeland Highlands, FL has a total population of 12,187 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lakeland Highlands, 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 Lakeland Highlands, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lakeland Highlands, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lakeland Highlands, 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 Lakeland Highlands, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lakeland Highlands, FL
How many schools are in Lakeland Highlands, FL?
Lakeland Highlands, FL has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 9,065 students in total.
How do schools in Lakeland Highlands perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Lakeland Highlands score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Lakeland Highlands meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lakeland Highlands?
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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