Best High Schools in Winter Haven, FL

Winter Haven, FL has 18 high schools with 18,412 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 Winter Haven score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Winter Haven don't meet expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. Winter Haven Senior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2467 Students

4. Auburndale Senior High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1716 Students

5. Haines City Senior High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2700 Students

6. Ridge Community High School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2711 Students

7. Lake Region High School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1545 Students

8. Ridge Technical Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 84 Students

9. New Beginnings High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Polk • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 753 Students

10. Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Polk • Charter • Grades 11 - 12 • 328 Students

Best Middle Schools in Winter Haven, FL

Winter Haven, FL has 8 middle schools with 6,963 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 Winter Haven score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Winter Haven meet expectations.

1. Jewett Middle Academy Magnet

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 584 Students

2. Lake Alfred Polytech Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students

3. Bartow Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1046 Students

4. Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 1 • 542 Students

5. Jere L. Stambaugh Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students

6. Shelley S. Boone Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1403 Students

7. Westwood Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 878 Students

8. Denison Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Winter Haven, FL

Winter Haven, FL has 28 elementary schools with 15,380 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 Winter Haven score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Winter Haven meet expectations.

1. 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

2. Chain Of Lakes Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1130 Students

3. Cypress Junction Montessori

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 196 Students

4. Alturas Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students

5. Pinewood Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 709 Students

6. Garden Grove Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 723 Students

7. Lake Alfred Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 821 Students

8. Clarence Boswell Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 Students

9. Eagle Lake Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students

10. Jewett School Of The Arts

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 679 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Winter Haven, FL

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

Community Factors

Winter Haven, FL has a total population of 92,862 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Winter Haven, FL

41,037

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Winter Haven, FL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

13.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.36 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.37 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Winter Haven, FL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,958 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Winter Haven, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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