George W. Jenkins Senior High
#259 of 576 high schools in Florida
#7501 of 16,910 nationally
About George W. Jenkins Senior High
George W. Jenkins Senior High is a public high located in Lakeland, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,469 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 259th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (73th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,469.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; George W. Jenkins Senior High ranks 21st of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for George W. Jenkins Senior High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near George W. Jenkins Senior High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Valleyview Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
783 students · 970 m away
Scott Lake Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students · 2.6 km away
Highlands Grove Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students · 2.9 km away
Highland City Elementary School
Highland City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students · 3.6 km away
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,118 students · 3.7 km away
Polk State College Collegiate High School
Lakeland · Charter high · Grades 10–12
343 students · 4.7 km away
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High Scho
Lakeland · Charter high · Grades 11–12
296 students · 4.7 km away
Mi Escuela Montessori
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–7
275 students · 4.7 km away
Spessard L Holland Elementary
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
843 students · 5.0 km away
Medulla Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students · 5.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is George W. Jenkins Senior High a good school?
George W. Jenkins Senior High has a Success Index (US) of 53.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #259 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does George W. Jenkins Senior High rank in Florida?
George W. Jenkins Senior High ranks #259 of 576 high schools in Florida and #7501 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend George W. Jenkins Senior High?
George W. Jenkins Senior High had 2,469 students in 2025.
Is George W. Jenkins Senior High a elementary school or a high school?
George W. Jenkins Senior High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near George W. Jenkins Senior High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of George W. Jenkins Senior High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.