For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,758 students in Bartow, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bartow, FL are Jean O'dell Learning Center, Bartow Senior High School and Hospital Homebound. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bartow, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Bartow have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Bartow, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bartow Senior High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bartow, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Bartow Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1270 Broadway Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7400
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,276 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1909 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 665-4538
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 665-4538
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 76:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Gause Academy Of Leadership
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1395 Polk St W
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7425
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7425
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center
Alternative School
2390 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center
Alternative School
2390 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3820
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3820
Gr: 4-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Transition School
Special Education School
1860 Gibbons St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-8169
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-8169
Gr: 12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bartow, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bartow, FL include Jean O'dell Learning Center, Bartow Senior High School and Hospital Homebound.
How many public high schools are located in Bartow?
7 public high schools are located in Bartow.
What is the racial composition of students in Bartow?
Bartow public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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