Best High Schools in Punta Gorda, FL

Punta Gorda, FL has 7 high schools with 8,825 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 Punta Gorda score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Punta Gorda meet expectations.

1. Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students

2. Charlotte High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1994 Students

3. Port Charlotte High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1649 Students

4. Desoto County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Desoto • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1244 Students

5. Island Coast High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1653 Students

6. South Fort Myers High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1917 Students

Best Middle Schools in Punta Gorda, FL

Punta Gorda, FL has 5 middle schools with 5,428 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 Punta Gorda score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Punta Gorda greatly exceed expectations.

1. Challenger Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1124 Students

2. Port Charlotte Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students

3. Lexington Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1138 Students

4. Punta Gorda Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1120 Students

5. Desoto Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Desoto • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1169 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Punta Gorda, FL

Punta Gorda, FL has 9 elementary schools with 5,599 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 Punta Gorda score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Punta Gorda exceed expectations.

1. Sallie Jones Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 694 Students

2. East Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students

3. Deep Creek Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 835 Students

4. Peace River Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 581 Students

5. Patriot Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 775 Students

6. Kingsway Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students

7. Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 753 Students

8. Nocatee Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Desoto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Punta Gorda, FL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Punta Gorda, FL has a total population of 55,722 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Punta Gorda, FL

19,852

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Punta Gorda, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

6.51 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.14 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

4.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Punta Gorda, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Punta Gorda, FL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,928 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Punta Gorda, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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