| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola County School District | Davenport | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 73,558 | 84 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Polk County School District | Lakeland | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 109,558 | 164 | PK–12 | 40 |
How Polk County compares
Together they enroll 183,116 students across 248 schools. The largest is Polk County School District with 109,558 students. Districts here average 2.5/10, below the Florida average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 3/10.
School Districts in Polk County, Florida
Polk County has 2 public school districts covering 41 zip codes. The top-rated district in Polk County is Osceola County School District (3/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (FAST 2024), ranked against all districts in Florida. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Polk County, FL?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Polk County, FL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Polk County, FL?
Of the districts serving Polk County, Osceola County School District has the highest rating on this site at 3/10. That places it in the 22nd percentile among Florida school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Florida reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Florida and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Florida only, never across state lines.