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Best Schools in Mulberry, FL
Mulberry, FL has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 13,064 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Mulberry meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mulberry, FL
The top high schools in Mulberry, 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. Bartow Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2125 Students
3. Mulberry Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1315 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mulberry, FL
The top middle schools in Mulberry, 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
3. Bartow Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1046 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mulberry, FL
The top elementary schools in Mulberry, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scott Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 727 Students
2. R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 946 Students
3. James E. Stephens Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
4. Willow Oak School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 905 Students
5. Purcell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mulberry, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mulberry, FL has a total population of 13,117 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mulberry, 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 Mulberry, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mulberry, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mulberry, 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 Mulberry, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mulberry, FL
How many schools are in Mulberry, FL?
Mulberry, FL has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 13,064 students in total.
How do schools in Mulberry perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Mulberry score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Mulberry meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mulberry?
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: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Mulberry
4 of 4 schools in Mulberry carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 4
All 4 public schools we grade in Mulberry. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.