Lakeland Highlands Middle School
#243 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#5544 of 15,369 nationally
About Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Lakeland Highlands Middle School is a public middle located in Lakeland, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,118 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 243rd of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (77th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,118.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; Lakeland Highlands Middle School ranks 16th of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.3
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 Lakeland Highlands Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Medulla Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students · 2.1 km away
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 2.2 km away
Scott Lake Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students · 2.5 km away
Highlands Grove Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students · 3.0 km away
George W. Jenkins Senior High
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,469 students · 3.7 km away
Cleveland Court Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students · 4.0 km away
Southwest Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
746 students · 4.3 km away
Southwest Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 4.4 km away
Valleyview Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
783 students · 4.7 km away
South McKeel Academy
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
1,200 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Mandarin Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,118 students
Indian Trails Middle School
Winter Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,116 students
Teague Middle School
Altamonte Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,120 students
Creekside Middle School
Port Orange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,120 students
Loggers' Run Community Middle School
Boca Raton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,114 students
Polo Park Middle School
Wellington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,122 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakeland Highlands Middle School a good school?
Lakeland Highlands Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 59.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #243 of 563 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 Lakeland Highlands Middle School rank in Florida?
Lakeland Highlands Middle School ranks #243 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #5544 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lakeland Highlands Middle School?
Lakeland Highlands Middle School had 1,118 students in 2025.
Is Lakeland Highlands Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Lakeland Highlands Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lakeland Highlands Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lakeland Highlands Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.