Top Rankings
Polk School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 166 public schools serving 110,253 students in Polk School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Polk School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
166 Schools
4,236 Schools
# Students
110,253 Students
2,830,604 Students
# Teachers
6,195 Teachers
159,344 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Polk School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
# American Indian Students
237 Students
7,229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,656 Students
79,084 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
43,823 Students
1,003,460 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
36%
# Black Students
22,125 Students
601,873 Students
% Black Students
20%
21%
# White Students
39,238 Students
1,020,770 Students
% White Students
36%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
174 Students
4,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,000 Students
113,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,555
58,898
# Students in K Grade:
7,944
199,368
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,904
201,106
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8,133
204,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8,211
213,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,989
203,126
# Students in 5th Grade:
8,773
218,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
8,333
213,379
# Students in 7th Grade:
8,439
219,532
# Students in 8th Grade:
8,727
226,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
9,398
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
8,938
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,635
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,274
203,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,758 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,749 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,186 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$1,295 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,758
$12,135
Spending / Student
$11,749
$11,783
Best Polk School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hartridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1400 Us Highway 92 W
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 956-4434
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 956-4434
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Montessori School House
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1124 Lake Parker Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Avenue Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1330 Lincoln Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2955
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2955
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
Mckeel Central
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
411 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Grades: PK-6
| 610 students
Rank: #55.
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1540 New Jersey
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 797-4991
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 797-4991
Grades: K-7
| 146 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeland Montessori Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1124 N. Lake Parker Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Grades: 6-8
| 25 students
Rank: #77.
Cleveland Court Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
328 Edgewood Dr E
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2929
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2929
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #88.
Berkley Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5240 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 968-5024
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 968-5024
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #99.
South Mckeel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2222 Edgewood Dr S
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Grades: PK-7
| 1,200 students
Rank: #1010.
Mckeel Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Parker St W
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Grades: 7-12
| 1,722 students
Rank: #1111.
Berkley Accelerated Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
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: #1212.
Valleyview Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 State Rd 540a E
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3535
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3535
Grades: PK-5
| 797 students
Rank: #1313.
Frank E. Brigham Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Avenue C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5300
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #1414.
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2443
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2443
Grades: 9-10
| 138 students
Rank: #1515.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
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: #1616.
Highlands Grove Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4510 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3002
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3002
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #1717.
Davenport School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
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: #1818.
Cypress Junction Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%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: #1919.
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2742
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2742
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #2020.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
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: #2121.
Bartow Elementary Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
590 Wilson Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7410
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7410
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #2222.
Union Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1795 Wabash St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7435
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7435
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #2323.
Winston Of Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3415 Swindell Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 499-2890
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 499-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #2424.
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
815 Scenic Hwy N
Babson Park, FL 33827
(863) 678-4664
Babson Park, FL 33827
(863) 678-4664
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #2525.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1051 State Road 60 E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4216
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4216
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #2626.
Scott Lake Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1140 County Road 540a E
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3520
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3520
Grades: PK-5
| 732 students
Rank: #2727.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: #2828.
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7001 State Highway 653
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 326-5388
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 326-5388
Grades: PK-5
| 1,034 students
Rank: #2929.
Rochelle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
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: #3030.
Dundee Elementary Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Frederick Ave
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3316
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3316
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #3131.
James W. Sikes Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2727 Shepherd Rd
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 648-3525
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 648-3525
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #3232.
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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: #3333.
Spessard L Holland Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2342 Ef Griffin Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 648-3031
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 648-3031
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #3434.
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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: #3535.
Highland City Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5355 9th Street Se
Highland City, FL 33846
(863) 648-3540
Highland City, FL 33846
(863) 648-3540
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Show 100 more public schools in Polk School District (out of 166 total schools)
Loading...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Polk School District?
Polk School District manages 166 public schools serving 110,253 students.
What is the rank of Polk School District?
Polk School District is ranked #61 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Polk School District?
40% of Polk School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Polk School District?
Polk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Polk School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,749 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Should Teacher Salaries be Public Information?
Public school teachers are considered public servants – but does that make their salary details public information? Learn about the heated debate surrounding whether teacher salaries should be made public.
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
Bussing: North Carolina's New Student Assignment Plan
We analyze a new plan for student assignment in two North Carolina school districts and the public reaction to the idea of bussing students – as well as alternatives that have been proposed by education experts.
