For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,462 students in the neighborhood of Carver City Lincoln Gardens, Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Carver City Lincoln Gardens are Jefferson High School and Lavoy Exceptional Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Carver City Lincoln Gardens, Tampa, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Carver City Lincoln Gardens, Tampa, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 the neighborhood of Carver City Lincoln Gardens, Tampa, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4401 W Cypress St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5241
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5241
Gr: 9-12 | 1,355 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Lavoy Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4410 W Main St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5285
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5285
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Carver City Lincoln Gardens, Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Carver City Lincoln Gardens, Tampa, FL include Jefferson High School and Lavoy Exceptional Center.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Carver City Lincoln Gardens, Tampa?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Carver City Lincoln Gardens, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Carver City Lincoln Gardens, Tampa?
the neighborhood of Carver City Lincoln Gardens, Tampa public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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