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Best Polk County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 51 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 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Polk County (2026)

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 | 1,750 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 | 1,581 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
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 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
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 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
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 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
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 | 429 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
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 | 2,469 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
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 | 1,985 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 1,597 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 1,401 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 2,276 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 2,648 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
Davenport High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4525 County Road 547 N
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 534-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 1,973 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 1,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 2,632 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
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: 6-11 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2525.
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 | 3,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 1,770 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2727.
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 | 1,861 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2828.
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: 76:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2929.
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 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3030.
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 | 1,568 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
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 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Victory Ridge Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Burns Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3333.
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Enchanted Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2980
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3434.
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2860
Gr: 6-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3535.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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