Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 33846

28 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Highland City

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Highland City Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Polk
0.0 mi
64%
−1 vs state
53%
−7 vs state
66%
+6 vs state
16% Average of math, English and science: 45% in 2022-23 → 61% in 2025-26 64% 17% 414 White 48%
Mi Escuela Montessori
Grades PK–7 Charter · Polk
1.1 mi
46%
−17 vs state
62%
+1 vs state
43%
−15 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 45% in 2022-23 → 50% in 2025-26 48% 18% 275 Hispanic 58%
Spessard L Holland Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Polk
1.5 mi
42%
−22 vs state
49%
−11 vs state
48%
−12 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 45% in 2022-23 → 46% in 2025-26 65% 17% 843 White 35%
Polk State College Collegiate High School
Grades 10–12 Charter · Polk
1.7 mi
92%
+54 vs state
100%
+39 vs state
100%
+29 vs state
Not enough years of data — 1% 343 White 64%
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High Scho
Grades 11–12 Charter · Polk
1.7 mi
60%
+24 vs state · 2024-25
—
54%
−17 vs state
14% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 54% in 2025-26 — 4% 296 White 33%
Valleyview Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Polk
1.8 mi
75%
+10 vs state
71%
+11 vs state
69%
+9 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 68% in 2022-23 → 72% in 2025-26 41% 13% 783 White 53%
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
Grades 6–12 Alternative · Polk
2.0 mi
8%
−50 vs state
12%
−49 vs state
3%
−49 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 8% in 2022-23 → 8% in 2025-26 87% 29% 87 Black 39%
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Grades 6–12 Alternative · Polk
2.2 mi
10%
−21 vs state · 2020-21
23%
−24 vs state · 2022-23
33%
−27 vs state · 2022-23
23% Average of math, English and science: 10% in 2018-19 → 33% in 2022-23 63% 11% 151 White 50%
George W. Jenkins Senior High
Grades 9–12 · Polk
2.2 mi
32%
−6 vs state
60%
±0 vs state
72%
+1 vs state
13% Average of math, English and science: 42% in 2022-23 → 55% in 2025-26 47% 12% 2,469 White 46%
Highlands Grove Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Polk
2.6 mi
67%
+2 vs state
69%
+9 vs state
70%
+10 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 68% in 2022-23 → 69% in 2025-26 50% 12% 691 White 51%
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Polk
3.4 mi
44%
−21 vs state
34%
−27 vs state
26%
−34 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 39% in 2022-23 → 34% in 2025-26 81% 18% 365 Hispanic 47%
South McKeel Academy
Grades PK–6 Charter · Polk
3.7 mi
87%
+24 vs state
82%
+21 vs state
82%
+22 vs state
10% Average of math, English and science: 74% in 2022-23 → 84% in 2025-26 56% 5% 1,200 White 60%
Scott Lake Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Polk
3.8 mi
65%
±0 vs state
65%
+5 vs state
55%
−5 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 56% in 2022-23 → 62% in 2025-26 55% 16% 735 White 51%
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Polk
4.2 mi
51%
−8 vs state
61%
±0 vs state
53%
+1 vs state
11% Average of math, English and science: 44% in 2022-23 → 55% in 2025-26 52% 15% 1,118 White 49%
James E. Stephens Academy
Grades PK–5 · Polk
4.2 mi
66%
+2 vs state
59%
−2 vs state
59%
−1 vs state
31% Average of math, English and science: 30% in 2022-23 → 61% in 2025-26 79% 23% 336 Black 41%
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Polk
4.5 mi
54%
−11 vs state
57%
−3 vs state
31%
−29 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 46% in 2022-23 → 47% in 2025-26 67% 22% 402 White 43%
Crystal Lake Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Polk
4.6 mi
38%
−21 vs state
39%
−22 vs state
31%
−21 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 27% in 2022-23 → 36% in 2025-26 83% 21% 753 Hispanic 41%
Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner)
Grades 4–12 Alternative · Polk
4.8 mi
10%
−48 vs state
11%
−50 vs state
0%
−56 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 7% in 2022-23 → 7% in 2025-26 88% 17% 215 Hispanic 40%
Gause Academy of Leadership
Grades 6–12 Alternative · Polk
4.9 mi
0%
−61 vs state
25%
−35 vs state
9%
−43 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 10% in 2022-23 → 13% in 2025-26 91% 23% 97 White 37%
Polk Grad Academy
Grades 9–12 Alternative · Polk
4.9 mi — —
36%
−26 vs state · 2015-16
Not enough years of data 86% 0% 14 White 43%
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Polk
5.0 mi
39%
−25 vs state
32%
−28 vs state
30%
−30 vs state
12% Average of math, English and science: 22% in 2022-23 → 34% in 2025-26 80% 15% 437 Hispanic 43%
Medulla Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Polk
5.3 mi
52%
−12 vs state
48%
−12 vs state
48%
−12 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 45% in 2022-23 → 49% in 2025-26 73% 15% 488 Hispanic 42%
Cleveland Court Elementary School
Grades K–5 · Polk
5.3 mi
78%
+14 vs state
78%
+18 vs state
75%
+15 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 71% in 2022-23 → 77% in 2025-26 54% 12% 374 White 41%
Bartow Elementary Academy
Grades K–5 · Polk
5.7 mi
73%
+8 vs state
73%
+13 vs state
66%
+6 vs state
12% Average of math, English and science: 59% in 2022-23 → 71% in 2025-26 49% 9% 524 White 51%
Southwest Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Polk
5.7 mi
49%
−15 vs state
53%
−8 vs state
62%
+2 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 52% in 2022-23 → 55% in 2025-26 78% 18% 376 Hispanic 39%
Southwest Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Polk
5.8 mi
37%
−21 vs state
47%
−15 vs state
38%
−14 vs state
15% Average of math, English and science: 26% in 2022-23 → 41% in 2025-26 73% 25% 746 Hispanic 42%
Lakeland Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · Polk
5.9 mi
33%
−4 vs state
63%
+2 vs state
70%
−1 vs state
15% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 55% in 2025-26 57% 12% 1,985 White 39%
Clarence Boswell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Polk
5.9 mi
58%
−6 vs state
53%
−8 vs state
34%
−26 vs state
14% Average of math, English and science: 34% in 2022-23 → 48% in 2025-26 79% 16% 600 Hispanic 41%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).