Top 5 Best Haines City Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,385 students in Haines City, FL (there are 6 private schools, serving 758 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Haines City, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Haines City, FL are Bethune Academy, Daniel Jenkins Of Technology Middle School and Alta Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haines City, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Haines City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Haines City, FL Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethune Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 Avenue F
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3334
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Daniel Jenkins Of Technology Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Ledwith Ave
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Scenic Hwy S
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3235
Grades: PK-5
| 741 students
Rank: #44.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Johnson Ave E
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3254
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #55.
Sandhill Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Tyner Rd
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 419-3166
Grades: PK-5
| 937 students
Rank: #66.
Shelley S. Boone Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
225 22nd St S
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3302
Grades: 6-8
| 1,263 students
Rank: #77.
Haines City Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Hornet Dr
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Grades: 9-12
| 2,898 students
Rank: n/an/a
1008 Avenue D
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 419-3427
Grades: PK
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Haines City, Florida

Haines City, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Ledwith Avenue
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
550 S 30th Street
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3358
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
2800 Hornet Drive
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Grades: 10-11
| 129 students
Haines City Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
2800 Hornet Dr
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Haines City, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Haines City, FL include Bethune Academy, Daniel Jenkins Of Technology Middle School and Alta Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Haines City, FL?
8 public schools are located in Haines City, FL.
What percentage of students in Haines City, FL go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Haines City, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Haines City, FL?
Haines City, FL public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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