Best Schools in Polk City, FL
Polk City, FL has a total of 23 schools including 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 29,424 students attend Polk City, FL schools. On average, schools in Polk City score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Polk City exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Polk City, FL
Polk City, FL has 8 high schools with 15,702 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 Polk City score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Polk City exceed expectations.
1. East Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
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Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2604 Students
2. Pasco High School
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Pasco • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1639 Students
3. South Lake High School
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Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2169 Students
4. Zephyrhills High School
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Pasco • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1656 Students
5. Lake Gibson Senior High School
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Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2080 Students
6. Auburndale Senior High School
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Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1716 Students
7. Ridge Community High School
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Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2711 Students
8. Tenoroc High School
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Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1127 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polk City, FL
Polk City, FL has 6 middle schools with 6,591 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 Polk City score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Polk City exceed expectations.
1. South Sumter Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Sumter • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 897 Students
2. Windy Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1280 Students
3. Gray Middle School
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Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1148 Students
4. Lake Alfred Polytech Academy
SchoolGrade
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Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
5. Lake Gibson Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1218 Students
6. Shelley S. Boone Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1403 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polk City, FL
Polk City, FL has 9 elementary schools with 7,131 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 Polk City score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Polk City meet expectations.
1. Pine Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 773 Students
2. Webster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Sumter • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
3. Wendell Watson Elementary School
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Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 875 Students
4. Sawgrass Bay Elementary School
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Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students
5. Polk City Elementary School
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Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 606 Students
6. Lake Alfred Elementary School
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Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 821 Students
7. Socrum Elementary School
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Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 546 Students
8. Lena Vista Elementary School
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Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 975 Students
9. Loughman Oaks Elementary School
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Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1052 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Polk City, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Polk City, FL has a total population of 13,174 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Polk City, 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 Polk City, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk City, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polk City, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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