Frostproof Middle-High School or FMSHS is a combined middle school/high school located in Frostproof, Florida, serving the city of Frostproof and nearby areas.
Serving 998 students in grades 6-12, Frostproof Middle/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 998 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frostproof Middle/Senior High serves the southeastern part of its school district in Frostproof, FL, covering an area of approximately 506 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes to the school, with distances to the furthest edge reaching up to 25.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frostproof Middle/senior High School's student population of 998 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
998 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frostproof Middle/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frostproof Middle/senior High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2814 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Hispanic
48%
38%
Black
8%
21%
White
42%
34%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red & White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frostproof Middle/senior High School's ranking?
Frostproof Middle/senior High School is ranked #2814 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Frostproof Middle/senior High School often compared to?
Frostproof Middle/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Meade Middle/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frostproof Middle/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Frostproof Middle/senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Frostproof Middle/senior High School?
998 students attend Frostproof Middle/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Frostproof Middle/senior High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frostproof Middle/senior High School?
Frostproof Middle/senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frostproof Middle/senior High School offer ?
Frostproof Middle/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frostproof Middle/senior High School part of?
Frostproof Middle/senior High School is part of Polk School District.
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