Best Schools in Pierce, FL
Pierce, FL has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 8,124 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Pierce don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pierce, FL
The top high schools in Pierce, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Meade Middle/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 786 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 Pierce, FL
The top middle schools in Pierce, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mulberry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1200 Students
2. Bartow Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1046 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pierce, FL
The top elementary schools in Pierce, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Floral Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
2. Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
3. Purcell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pierce, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pierce, FL has a total population of 162 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 2% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pierce, 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 Pierce, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pierce, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pierce, 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 Pierce, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pierce, FL
How many schools are in Pierce, FL?
Pierce, FL has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 8,124 students in total.
How do schools in Pierce perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Pierce score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Pierce don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pierce?
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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