Best Schools in Polk County, FL
Polk County, FL has a total of 231 schools including 76 high schools, 29 middle schools and 112 elementary schools. A total of 131,962 students attend Polk County, FL schools. On average, schools in Polk County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Polk County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Polk County, FL
Polk County, FL has 76 high schools with 46,355 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 County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Polk County don't meet expectations.
1. Mckeel Academy Of Technology
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Polk • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 1727 Students
2. Lakeland Senior High School
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Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2043 Students
3. Harmony High School
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Osceola • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2822 Students
4. Lake Wales Senior High School
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Polk • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1586 Students
5. George W. Jenkins Senior High
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Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2451 Students
6. Bartow Senior High School
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Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2125 Students
7. Hardee Junior High School
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Hardee • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1141 Students
8. Avon Park High School
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Highlands • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students
9. Fort Meade Middle/senior High School
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Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 786 Students
10. Discovery High School
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Polk • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 911 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polk County, FL
Polk County, FL has 29 middle schools with 22,519 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 County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Polk County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Lakeland Montessori Middle School
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Polk • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 30 Students
2. Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
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Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 649 Students
3. Berkley Accelerated Middle School
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Polk • Charter • Grades 6 - 1 • 623 Students
4. Union Academy
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Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 396 Students
5. St. Cloud Middle School
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Osceola • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1229 Students
6. Dundee Ridge Middle Academy
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Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 773 Students
7. Lakeland Highlands Middle School
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Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1265 Students
8. Bok Academy
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Polk • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 611 Students
9. Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred
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Polk • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students
10. Edward W Bok Academy North
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Polk • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 615 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polk County, FL
Polk County, FL has 112 elementary schools with 59,603 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 County score 43% 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 Polk County exceed expectations.
1. Lincoln Avenue Academy
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Polk • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
2. Lakeland Montessori School House
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Polk • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 110 Students
3. Magnolia Montessori Academy
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Polk • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 171 Students
4. Mckeel Academy Central
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Polk • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 610 Students
5. Hartridge Academy
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Polk • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 201 Students
6. Valleyview Elementary School
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Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 861 Students
7. Davenport School Of The Arts
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Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1168 Students
8. South Mckeel Academy
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Polk • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1200 Students
9. Frank E. Brigham Academy
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Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
10. Berkley Elementary School
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Polk • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Polk County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Polk County, FL has a total population of 725,046 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Polk County, 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 County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polk County, 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 Polk County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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