Bartow Senior High School vs George W. Jenkins Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bartow Senior High School
Bartow · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,276 students
George W. Jenkins Senior High
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,469 students
| Measure | Bartow Senior High School Bartow, Florida | George W. Jenkins Senior High Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 576 | #259 of 576 |
| National rank | #10142 of 16,910 | #7501 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,276 | 2,469 |
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 2,469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| city | Bartow | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George W. Jenkins Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 43.2).
- •George W. Jenkins Senior High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •George W. Jenkins Senior High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •George W. Jenkins Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 57.8%).
- •George W. Jenkins Senior High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.3).
- •George W. Jenkins Senior High is the larger school with 2,469 students compared with 2,276.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bartow Senior High School better than George W. Jenkins Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), George W. Jenkins Senior High ranks higher (53.3 vs 43.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bartow Senior High School and George W. Jenkins Senior High?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Bartow and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bartow Senior High School: 2,276. George W. Jenkins Senior High: 2,469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bartow Senior High School and George W. Jenkins Senior High rank in Florida?
Bartow Senior High School is 377th of 576 and George W. Jenkins Senior High is 259th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).