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Top 5 Best Bartow Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,704 students in Bartow, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Bartow, FL are Jean O'dell Learning Center, Polk Halfway House and Bartow Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bartow, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Bartow have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Bartow, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bartow Senior High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Bartow, FL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Grades: PK-12
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Polk Halfway House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2145 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Grades: 5-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Bartow Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1270 Broadway Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,243 students
Rank: #44.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1909 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 665-4538
Grades: PK-12
| 151 students
Rank: #55.
Gause Academy Of Leadership
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1395 Polk St W
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7425
Grades: 6-12
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center
Alternative School
2390 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center
Alternative School
2390 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3820
Grades: 5-12
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition School
Special Education School
1860 Gibbons St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-8169
Grades: 12
| 41 students
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Bartow, Florida 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bartow Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1270 S Broadway Avenue
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Bennett Christiansen Academy (Closed 2006)
1239 East Main Street
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
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Elementary High School (Closed 2011)
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elementary K (Closed 2011)
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elementary M (Closed 2011)
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elementary N (Closed 2011)
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gibbons Street Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1860 Gibbons St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7430
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
International Baccalaureate Program High School (Closed 2008)
1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0194
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Middle School Bb (Closed 2010)
1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Beginnings Youth Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2325 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-7251
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
The Oaks Middle Academy (Closed 2006)
455 N Wilson Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5539
Grades: 6-7
| 39 students
Polk County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1p. O. Box 391
Bartow, FL 33831
(863) 534-052
Grades: K-12
| 158 students
Polk Regional Detention Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2155 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Sheriff's Youth Villa (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3350 State Road 60 E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-0371
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Bartow, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Bartow, FL include Jean O'dell Learning Center, Polk Halfway House and Bartow Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bartow?
8 public high schools are located in Bartow.
What is the racial composition of students in Bartow?
Bartow public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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