George W. Jenkins Senior High vs Lakeland Highlands Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George W. Jenkins Senior High
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,469 students
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,118 students
| Measure | George W. Jenkins Senior High Lakeland, Florida | Lakeland Highlands Middle School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 576 | #243 of 563 |
| National rank | #7501 of 16,910 | #5544 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,469 | 1,118 |
| Enrollment | 2,469 | 1,118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland Highlands Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 53.3).
- •Lakeland Highlands Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Lakeland Highlands Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •George W. Jenkins Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 52.4%).
- •Lakeland Highlands Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 21.5).
- •George W. Jenkins Senior High is the larger school with 2,469 students compared with 1,118.
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 George W. Jenkins Senior High better than Lakeland Highlands Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland Highlands Middle School ranks higher (59.7 vs 53.3 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 George W. Jenkins Senior High and Lakeland Highlands Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George W. Jenkins Senior High: 2,469. Lakeland Highlands Middle School: 1,118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George W. Jenkins Senior High and Lakeland Highlands Middle School rank in Florida?
George W. Jenkins Senior High is 259th of 576 and Lakeland Highlands Middle School is 243rd of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).