For the 2024 school year, there are 63 public middle schools serving 37,413 students in Polk County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, FL are Magnolia Montessori Academy, Lakeland Montessori Middle School and Mckeel Of Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Polk County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1540 New Jersey
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 797-4991
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 797-4991
Grades: K-7
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Montessori Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1124 N. Lake Parker Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Grades: 6-8
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Mckeel Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1810 Parker St W
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Grades: 7-12
| 1,722 students
Rank: #44.
South Mckeel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2222 Edgewood Dr S
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Grades: PK-7
| 1,200 students
Rank: #55.
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2742
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2742
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #66.
Berkley Accelerated Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #77.
Davenport School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4751 County Road 547 N
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 420-2557
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 420-2557
Grades: PK-8
| 1,117 students
Rank: #88.
Union Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1795 Wabash St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7435
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7435
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #99.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Dunson Rd
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Grades: K-11
| 1,484 students
Rank: #1010.
Cypress Junction Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 5th St Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
Rank: #1111.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
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
| 137 students
Rank: #1212.
Rochelle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 Martin L King Jr Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2810
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2810
Grades: PK-8
| 776 students
Rank: #1313.
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5555 Lake Trask Rd
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 419-3088
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 419-3088
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #1414.
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
740 Lake Miriam Dr
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3500
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,172 students
Rank: #1515.
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: K-12
| 68 students
Rank: #1616.
Jewett Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5320
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5320
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #1717.
Bok Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13895 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 638-1010
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 638-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #1818.
Polk Full Time Eschool
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: K-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #1919.
Discovery Of Lake Alfred
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5955
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5955
Grades: 6-8
| 953 students
Rank: #2020.
Edward W Bok North
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
338 E Central Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 638-1010
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 638-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #2121.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Rank: #2222.
Jewett School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2250 8th St Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
Grades: PK-8
| 676 students
Rank: #2323.
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
| 22 students
Rank: #2424.
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2390 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3820
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3820
Grades: 5-12
| 33 students
Rank: #2525.
Daniel Jenkins Of Technology Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Ledwith Ave
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #2626.
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5988
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5988
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #2727.
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
| 7 students
Rank: #2828.
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Hartsell Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2870
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2870
Grades: PK-8
| 627 students
Rank: #2929.
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School
(Math: 38% | 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
| 777 students
Rank: #3030.
Lake Gibson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6901 Socrum Loop Rd N
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6151
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6151
Grades: 6-8
| 1,169 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2860
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2860
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Don E Woods Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
213 Lake Ave E
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3325
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3325
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #3333.
Mulberry Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Dr Mlk Jr Ave Se
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1066
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1066
Grades: 6-8
| 1,143 students
Rank: #3434.
Navigator Of Leadership Davenport
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
495 Holly Hill Rd
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 866-7566
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 866-7566
Grades: K-8
| 876 students
Rank: #3535.
Four Corners Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9160 Bella Citta Blvd
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 589-4600
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 589-4600
Grades: 6-12
| 1,297 students
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Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A.c.e. Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
710 East Bella Vista St
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 686-3189
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 686-3189
Grades: PK
| 18 students
Adolescent Residential Campus (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5970 S Orange Blossom Trl
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 518-2932
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 518-2932
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
701 Hopson Rd
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-3396
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-3396
Grades: PK
| 53 students
Amikids (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
618 North Massachussets Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-7600
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-7600
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
610 Charleston Avenue
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1133
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1133
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
The Apple School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
3425 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 619-7170
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 619-7170
Grades: K-8
| 147 students
B.e.s.t. (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2820 K Ville Ave
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 519-8169
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 519-8169
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Bartow Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7287
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7287
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Bartow Youth Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2415 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 499-2954
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 499-2954
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Bartow Youth Training Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Po Box 256
Homeland, FL 33847
(863) 534-3838
Homeland, FL 33847
(863) 534-3838
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bennett Christiansen Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1239 East Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5441
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
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-0111
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Cornerstone Youth Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5400 Bethlehem Rd
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1177
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1177
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
701 Ledwith Avenue
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
8 Palmetto St W
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 499-2835
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 499-2835
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Drop Back In High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
302 Memorial Blvd E
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-9222
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-9222
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
300 Bridgers Ave E
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-5475
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-5475
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ese Countywide (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
910 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2963
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2963
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Expulsion Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3225 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2728
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2728
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
700 Edgewood Drive, N
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Grades: 6-12
| 722 students
Foundation School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1325 George Jenkins Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33802
(863) 682-8111
Lakeland, FL 33802
(863) 682-8111
Grades: 6-12
| 90 students
Four Corners Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
9160 Bella Citta Blvd
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 589-4600
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 589-4600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Four Corners Charter Middle School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
9100 Teacher Lane
Davenport, FL 33897
(407) 787-4300
Davenport, FL 33897
(407) 787-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 309 students
118 3rd St W
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7802
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7802
Grades: PK-2
| 421 students
1002 Ne 6th St
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1144
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1144
Grades: 3-5
| 66 students
1860 Gibbons St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7430
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7430
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Haines City Best Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
550 S 30th Street
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3358
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3358
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Haines City Literarcy Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2800 Hornet Drive
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Grades: 10-11
| 129 students
Haines City Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2800 Hornet Dr
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
750 Hollingsworth Road
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2855
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2855
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, FL include Magnolia Montessori Academy, Lakeland Montessori Middle School and Mckeel Of Technology.
How many public middle schools are located in Polk County, FL?
63 public middle schools are located in Polk County, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County, FL?
Polk County, FL public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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