For the 2024-25 school year, there are 56 public high schools serving 42,123 students in Polk County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Polk County, FL are Mckeel Academy Of Technology, Berkley Accelerated Middle School and Polk Pre-collegiate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Polk County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mckeel Academy Of Technology, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Polk County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckeel Academy Of Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Parker St W
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Grades: 7-12
| 1,727 students
Rank: #22.
Berkley Accelerated Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Grades: 6-10
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2443
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2443
Grades: 9-10
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Dunson Rd
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Grades: K-12
| 1,551 students
Rank: #55.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
Rank: #66.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Grades: PK-12
| 73 students
Rank: #77.
New Dimensions High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Old Pleasnt Hilll Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 870-9949
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 870-9949
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #88.
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3566
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3566
Grades: 9-12
| 2,451 students
Rank: #99.
Polk Halfway House
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2145 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Grades: 5-12
| 23 students
Rank: #1010.
Lake Wales Senior High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Highlander Way
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4222
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,586 students
Rank: #1111.
Lakeland Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
726 Hollingsworth Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2900
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,043 students
Rank: #1212.
Ridge Teen Parent Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7700 Lucerne Park Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #1313.
Polk Full Time Eschool
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: K-12
| 604 students
Rank: #1414.
Discovery High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
640 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 268-7178
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 268-7178
Grades: 9-12
| 911 students
Rank: #1515.
Four Corners Upper School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9160 Bella Citta Blvd
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 589-4600
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 589-4600
Grades: 6-12
| 1,386 students
Rank: #1616.
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Edgewood Dr N
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Grades: 6-12
| 786 students
Rank: #1717.
Bartow Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1270 Broadway Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7400
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,125 students
Rank: #1818.
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: #1919.
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
Rank: #2020.
Frostproof Middle/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Palm Ave N
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7809
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7809
Grades: 6-12
| 1,150 students
Rank: #2121.
Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 4th St S
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4233
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4233
Grades: 6-10
| 542 students
Rank: #2222.
Winter Haven Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Grades: 9-12
| 2,467 students
Rank: #2323.
Davenport High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33831
(863) 534-0500
Bartow, FL 33831
(863) 534-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,333 students
Rank: #2424.
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7007 Socrum Loop Rd N
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6100
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,080 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Mulberry Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4th Circle Ne
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1104
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Ridge Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Orchid Dr
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 419-3315
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 419-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 2,711 students
Rank: #2727.
Auburndale Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bloodhound Trl
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-6200
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,716 students
Rank: #2828.
Maynard A Traviss Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2929.
Haines City Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Hornet Dr
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Grades: 9-12
| 2,700 students
Rank: #3030.
Ridge Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7700 State Road 544
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3131.
Kathleen Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Red Devil Way
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2655
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2655
Grades: 9-12
| 2,051 students
Rank: #3232.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1909 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 665-4538
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 665-4538
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Rank: #3333.
Lake Region High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1995 Thunder Rd
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 297-3099
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 297-3099
Grades: 9-12
| 1,545 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Don E Woods Opportunity Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
213 Lake Ave E
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3325
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3325
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
213 Tyler Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 688-5596
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 688-5596
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
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Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A.c.e. Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
710 East Bella Vista St
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 686-3189
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 686-3189
Grades: PK
| 18 students
Adolescent Residential Campus (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5970 S Orange Blossom Trl
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 518-2932
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 518-2932
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
701 Hopson Rd
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-3396
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-3396
Grades: PK
| 53 students
Amikids (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
618 North Massachussets Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-7600
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-7600
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
610 Charleston Avenue
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1133
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1133
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
The Apple School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
3425 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 619-7170
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 619-7170
Grades: K-8
| 147 students
B.e.s.t. (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2820 K Ville Ave
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 519-8169
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 519-8169
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Bartow Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7287
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7287
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Bartow Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2415 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 499-2954
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 499-2954
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Bartow Youth Training Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Po Box 256
Homeland, FL 33847
(863) 534-3838
Homeland, FL 33847
(863) 534-3838
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bennett Christiansen Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1239 East Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5441
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5441
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Central Florida Marine Institute (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
103 Bartow Municipal
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-0111
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-0111
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Cornerstone Youth Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5400 Bethlehem Rd
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1177
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1177
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
701 Ledwith Avenue
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
8 Palmetto St W
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 499-2835
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 499-2835
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Drop Back In High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
302 Memorial Blvd E
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-9222
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-9222
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
300 Bridgers Ave E
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-5475
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-5475
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ese Countywide (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
910 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2963
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2963
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Expulsion Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3225 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2728
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2728
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
700 Edgewood Drive, N
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Grades: 6-12
| 722 students
Foundation School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1325 George Jenkins Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33802
(863) 682-8111
Lakeland, FL 33802
(863) 682-8111
Grades: 6-12
| 90 students
Four Corners Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
9160 Bella Citta Blvd
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 589-4600
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 589-4600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Four Corners Charter Middle School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
9100 Teacher Lane
Davenport, FL 33897
(407) 787-4300
Davenport, FL 33897
(407) 787-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 309 students
118 3rd St W
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7802
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7802
Grades: PK-2
| 421 students
1002 Ne 6th St
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1144
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1144
Grades: 3-5
| 66 students
1860 Gibbons St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7430
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7430
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Haines City Best Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
550 S 30th Street
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3358
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3358
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Haines City Literarcy Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2800 Hornet Drive
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Grades: 10-11
| 129 students
Haines City Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2800 Hornet Dr
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
750 Hollingsworth Road
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2855
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2855
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Polk County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Polk County, FL include Mckeel Academy Of Technology, Berkley Accelerated Middle School and Polk Pre-collegiate Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Polk County?
56 public high schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Polk County include: Lake Region High School vs. Winter Haven Senior High School, Haines City Senior High School vs. Ridge Community High School, Fresh Start Community School vs. Ridge Community High School
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