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Polk County Public Schools

Polk County, Florida

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

164

public schools

Total Enrollment

114,483

students

School Districts

1

district

Directory guide

How to use the Polk County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Florida; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Polk County has one district entry in this county file: POLK. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

School records are spread across 20 listed communities. LAKELAND has the most listed schools, with 61 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 85 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 36 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 33 charter, 3 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

37 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

164

in Polk County

Reported Enrollment

114,483

164 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

33

20% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary85
Middle26
High38
Other15

1 School District in Polk County

POLK

164 schools
114,483 students enrolled

164 Public Schools in Polk County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 37 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 164 matching schools

RIDGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

POLK

DAVENPORT, 33837 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,711 students

HAINES CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

POLK

HAINES CITY, 33844 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,700 students

WINTER HAVEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

POLK

WINTER HAVEN, 33880 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,467 students

GEORGE W. JENKINS SENIOR HIGH

POLK

LAKELAND, 33813 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,451 students

DAVENPORT HIGH SCHOOL

POLK

BARTOW, 33831 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,333 students

BARTOW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

POLK

BARTOW, 33830 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,125 students

LAKE GIBSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

POLK

LAKELAND, 33809 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,080 students

KATHLEEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

POLK

LAKELAND, 33815 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,051 students

LAKELAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

POLK

LAKELAND, 33801 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,043 students

MCKEEL ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY

POLK

LAKELAND, 33815 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–12Charter1,727 students

AUBURNDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

POLK

AUBURNDALE, 33823 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,716 students

LAKE WALES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

POLK

LAKE WALES, 33853 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12Charter1,586 students

RIDGEVIEW GLOBAL STUDIES ACADEMY

POLK

DAVENPORT, 33896 / Town: Fringe

ProfileKG–12Charter1,551 students

LAKE REGION HIGH SCHOOL

POLK

EAGLE LAKE, 33839 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,545 students

HORIZONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POLK

DAVENPORT, 33837 / Suburb: Midsize

ProfilePK–5Primary1,468 students

CITRUS RIDGE A CIVICS ACADEMY

POLK

DAVENPORT, 33897 / Town: Fringe

ProfilePK–8Primary1,457 students

SHELLEY S. BOONE MIDDLE SCHOOL

POLK

HAINES CITY, 33844 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,403 students

MULBERRY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

POLK

MULBERRY, 33860 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,315 students

LAKELAND HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

POLK

LAKELAND, 33813 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,265 students

LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

POLK

LAKELAND, 33809 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,218 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

17 more profiles

Polk County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Polk County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Florida. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Polk County public school directory?

The directory lists 164 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Polk County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Polk County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Polk County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 37 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Polk County?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Polk County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Polk County Education OverviewCounty school score: 34/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.