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

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 1727 Students

2. Lakeland Senior High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2043 Students

3. Harmony High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Osceola • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2822 Students

4. Lake Wales Senior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1586 Students

5. George W. Jenkins Senior High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2451 Students

6. Bartow Senior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2125 Students

7. Hardee Junior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hardee • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1141 Students

8. Avon Park High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Highlands • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students

9. Fort Meade Middle/senior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 786 Students

10. Discovery High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 30 Students

2. Lawton Chiles Middle Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 649 Students

3. Berkley Accelerated Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Charter • Grades 6 - 1 • 623 Students

4. Union Academy

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 396 Students

5. St. Cloud Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Osceola • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1229 Students

6. Dundee Ridge Middle Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 773 Students

7. Lakeland Highlands Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1265 Students

8. Bok Academy

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 611 Students

9. Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students

10. Edward W Bok Academy North

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students

2. Lakeland Montessori School House

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 110 Students

3. Magnolia Montessori Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 171 Students

4. Mckeel Academy Central

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 610 Students

5. Hartridge Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 201 Students

6. Valleyview Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 861 Students

7. Davenport School Of The Arts

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1168 Students

8. South Mckeel Academy

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1200 Students

9. Frank E. Brigham Academy

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students

10. Berkley Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

131,962

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

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

A+

11.67 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,597 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Polk County, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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