Lake Gibson Senior High School
#538 of 576 high schools in Florida
#13863 of 16,910 nationally
About Lake Gibson Senior High School
Lake Gibson Senior High School 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 1,973 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 538th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,973.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; Lake Gibson Senior High School ranks 39th of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)26%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.2
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 Lake Gibson Senior High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lake Gibson Senior High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lake Gibson Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,149 students · 556 m away
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students · 1.4 km away
Wendell Watson Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
764 students · 3.2 km away
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students · 3.3 km away
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students · 3.7 km away
North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students · 5.7 km away
Sleepy Hill Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students · 5.8 km away
Sleepy Hill Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students · 5.9 km away
Kathleen Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 6.2 km away
Kathleen Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Everglades High School
Miramar · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,973 students
Coconut Creek High School
Coconut Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,972 students
East Lake High School
Tarpon Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,980 students
Mainland High School
Daytona Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,964 students
Lakeland Senior High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,985 students
Milton High School
Milton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,985 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Gibson Senior High School a good school?
Lake Gibson Senior High School has a Success Index (US) of 27.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #538 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 Lake Gibson Senior High School rank in Florida?
Lake Gibson Senior High School ranks #538 of 576 high schools in Florida and #13863 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lake Gibson Senior High School?
Lake Gibson Senior High School had 1,973 students in 2025.
Is Lake Gibson Senior High School a elementary school or a high school?
Lake Gibson Senior High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lake Gibson Senior High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lake Gibson Senior High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.