Lake Wales Senior High School vs Polk Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Wales Senior High School
Lake Wales · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,597 students
Polk Avenue Elementary School
Lake Wales · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
| Measure | Lake Wales Senior High School Lake Wales, Florida | Polk Avenue Elementary School Lake Wales, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #369 of 576 | #2029 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9914 of 16,910 | #37167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,597 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 1,597 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 50% |
| city | Lake Wales | Lake Wales |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Wales Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 32.1).
- •Lake Wales Senior High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Lake Wales Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Lake Wales Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 99%).
- •Polk Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.9).
- •Lake Wales Senior High School is the larger school with 1,597 students compared with 523.
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 Lake Wales Senior High School better than Polk Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Wales Senior High School ranks higher (44.1 vs 32.1 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 Lake Wales Senior High School and Polk Avenue Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Wales and Lake Wales in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Wales Senior High School: 1,597. Polk Avenue Elementary School: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Wales Senior High School and Polk Avenue Elementary School rank in Florida?
Lake Wales Senior High School is 369th of 576 and Polk Avenue Elementary School is 2029th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).