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Best Polk County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 56 public high schools serving 42,787 students in Polk County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Polk County, FL are Mckeel Academy Of Technology, Ridgeview Global Studies Academy and Berkley Accelerated. 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 33% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), 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 88%.
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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Polk County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckeel Academy Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1810 Parker St W
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Gr: 7-12 | 1,722 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Dunson Rd
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Gr: K-12 | 1,573 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Berkley Accelerated
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Gr: 6-10 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
114 North Tennessee Ave, Suite
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 204-1771
Gr: 9-10 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Polk Halfway House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2145 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Gr: 5-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
New Dimensions High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 Old Pleasnt Hill Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 870-9949
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Polk Full Time Eschool
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
604 S. Central Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 354-3999
Gr: K-12 | 455 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3566
Gr: 9-12 | 2,517 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Lakeland Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
726 Hollingsworth Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Lake Wales Senior High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Highlander Way
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,599 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Four Corners Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9160 Bella Citta Blvd
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 589-4600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,400 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
Discovery High School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Buena Vista Dr
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 268-7178
Gr: 9-12 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Bartow Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1270 Broadway Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,243 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Edgewood Dr N
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Gr: 6-12 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1717.
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
604 S. Central Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 354-3999
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1919.
Don E Woods Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
213 Lake Ave E
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3325
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Frostproof Middle/senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Palm Ave N
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7809
Gr: 6-12 | 1,082 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2121.
Winter Haven Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Gr: 9-12 | 2,553 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2222.
Davenport High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4525 Cr 547 N
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 534-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,481 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2323.
Lake Gibson Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7007 Socrum Loop Rd N
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2424.
Mulberry Senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4th Circle Ne
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1104
Gr: 9-12 | 1,399 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2525.
Ridge Community High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Orchid Dr
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 419-3315
Gr: 9-12 | 2,666 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 4th St S
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4233
Gr: 6-10 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2727.
Haines City Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Hornet Dr
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Gr: 9-12 | 2,914 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2828.
Maynard A Traviss Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2929.
Ridge Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7700 State Road 544
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3030.
Auburndale Senior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Bloodhound Trl
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,777 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3131.
Kathleen Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Red Devil Way
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2655
Gr: 9-12 | 1,951 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3232.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3333.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
213 Tyler Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 688-5596
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3434.
Lake Region High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1995 Thunder Rd
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 297-3099
Gr: 9-12 | 1,554 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Tenoroc High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4905 Saddle Creek Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Gr: 9-12 | 1,157 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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Polk County 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A.c.e. Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
710 East Bella Vista St
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 686-3189
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Adolescent Residential Campus (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5970 S Orange Blossom Trl
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 518-2932
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Alpi Frostproof Child Development Center (Closed 2014)
701 Hopson Rd
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-3396
Gr: PK | 53 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Amikids (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
618 North Massachussets Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-7600
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Anna Woodbury Elementary School (Closed 2023)
610 Charleston Avenue
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1133
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
The Apple School (Closed 2007)
3425 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 619-7170
Gr: K-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
B.e.s.t. (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2820 K Ville Ave
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 519-8169
Gr: K-5
Bartow Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7287
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Bartow Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2415 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 499-2954
Gr: 6-12
Bartow Youth Training Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Po Box 256
Homeland, FL 33847
(863) 534-3838
Bennett Christiansen Academy (Closed 2006)
1239 East Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5441
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Central Florida Marine Institute (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
103 Bartow Municipal
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-0111
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Cornerstone Youth Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5400 Bethlehem Rd
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1177
Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology (Closed 2023)
701 Ledwith Avenue
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Davenport Adult And Career Education Center (Closed 2018)
8 Palmetto St W
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 499-2835
Gr: AE
Drop Back In High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
302 Memorial Blvd E
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-9222
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
East Area Adult School (Closed 2023)
300 Bridgers Ave E
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-5475
Eckerd Connects (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1140 N Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 413-2948
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Elementary - N Lakeland (Closed 2023)
3315 Kathleen Road
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6020
Elementary High School (Closed 2011)
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Elementary K (Closed 2011)
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Elementary L (Closed 2011)
4525 Bailey Rd
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 534-0521
Elementary M (Closed 2011)
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Elementary N (Closed 2011)
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Ese Countywide (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
910 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2963
Gr: K-12
Expulsion Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3225 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2728
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Fort Meade Middlesenior High School (Closed 2023)
700 Edgewood Drive, N
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Gr: 6-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Foundation School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1325 George Jenkins Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33802
(863) 682-8111
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Four Corners Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
9160 Bella Citta Blvd
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 589-4600
Gr: 9-12
Four Corners Charter Middle School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
9100 Teacher Lane
Davenport, FL 33897
(407) 787-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frostproof Elementary School (Closed 2023)
118 3rd St W
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7802
Gr: PK-2 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Gause Riverside Academy (Closed 2009)
1002 Ne 6th St
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1144
Gr: 3-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Gibbons Street Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1860 Gibbons St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7430
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Haines City Best Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
550 S 30th Street
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3358
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Haines City Literarcy Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2800 Hornet Drive
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Gr: 10-11 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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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, Ridgeview Global Studies Academy and Berkley Accelerated.
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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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