Top Rankings
Polk School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 53 public high schools serving 40,963 students in Polk School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in Polk School District 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).
Public High School in Polk School District have a Graduation Rate of 78%, 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
168 Schools
1,351 Schools
# Students
116,031 Students
1,018,327 Students
# Teachers
6,187 Teachers
47,312 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Polk School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
# American Indian Students
265 Students
2,850 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,802 Students
29,850 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
48,725 Students
371,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
37%
# Black Students
24,270 Students
215,821 Students
% Black Students
21%
21%
# White Students
37,581 Students
358,997 Students
% White Students
32%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
180 Students
1,845 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,208 Students
37,873 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,769
2,742
# Students in K Grade:
8,197
6,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
8,494
6,640
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8,572
6,803
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9,450
7,448
# Students in 4th Grade:
8,645
7,271
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,667
6,880
# Students in 6th Grade:
8,493
19,490
# Students in 7th Grade:
9,134
24,772
# Students in 8th Grade:
8,849
26,189
# Students in 9th Grade:
9,887
233,011
# Students in 10th Grade:
9,449
236,046
# Students in 11th Grade:
8,319
221,011
# Students in 12th Grade:
8,106
213,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,222 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,164 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,186 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$1,295 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,222
$11,962
Spending / Student
$11,164
$11,615
Best Polk School District Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckeel Academy Of Technology
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
| 1,722 students
Rank: #22.
Berkley Accelerated
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
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 North Tennessee Ave, Suite
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 204-1771
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 204-1771
Grades: 9-10
| 39 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
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
| 1,573 students
Rank: #55.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education 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
| 159 students
Rank: #66.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education 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
| 78 students
Rank: #77.
George W. Jenkins Senior High 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
| 2,517 students
Rank: #88.
Polk Halfway House
Alternative 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
| 24 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 1,599 students
Rank: #1010.
Lakeland Senior High 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
| 2,057 students
Rank: #1111.
Ridge Teen Parent Program
Alternative 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
| 10 students
Rank: #1212.
Polk Full Time Eschool
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
604 S. Central Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 354-3999
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 354-3999
Grades: K-12
| 455 students
Rank: #1313.
Discovery High School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Buena Vista Dr
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 268-7178
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 268-7178
Grades: 9-12
| 812 students
Rank: #1414.
Fort Meade Middle/senior High 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
| 771 students
Rank: #1515.
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
| 2,243 students
Rank: #1616.
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 S. Central Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 354-3999
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 354-3999
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #1717.
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Alternative 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
| 110 students
Rank: #1818.
Frostproof Middle/senior High 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
| 1,082 students
Rank: #1919.
Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence
(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
| 666 students
Rank: #2020.
Winter Haven Senior High 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
| 2,553 students
Rank: #2121.
Davenport High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4525 Cr 547 N
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 534-0500
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 534-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,481 students
Rank: #2222.
Lake Gibson Senior High 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
| 2,039 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mulberry Senior High 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
| 1,399 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ridge Community High 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
| 2,666 students
Rank: #2525.
Auburndale Senior High 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
| 1,777 students
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
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
| 2,914 students
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
Kathleen Senior High 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
| 1,951 students
Rank: #3030.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education 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
| 151 students
Rank: #3131.
Lake Region High 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
| 1,554 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Don E Woods Opportunity Center
Alternative 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
| 65 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative 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
| 57 students
Rank: #3434.
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Enchanted Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2980
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2980
Grades: PK-12
| 84 students
Rank: #3535.
Tenoroc High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4905 Saddle Creek Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Grades: 9-12
| 1,157 students
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