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Lakeland Highlands Middle School

Lakeland, Florida · Grades 6 to 8 · Polk

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About Lakeland Highlands Middle School

Lakeland Highlands Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in Lakeland, Florida. It reported 1,118 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Lakeland. There are about 18.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (61 teachers in all). It is one of 158 schools in Polk School District. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Polk County. Within 5 miles there are 42 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	740 Lake Miriam Dr, Lakeland, FL 33813
Phone	(863) 648-3500
School district	Polk
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,118
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	61
Students per teacher	18.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120159001793). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Families of Faith Christian Academy InternationalPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 12Lakeland · 0.7 mi Medulla Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lakeland · 1.3 mi Resurrection Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Lakeland · 1.3 mi Carlton Palmore Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lakeland · 1.4 mi St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to 8Lakeland · 1.5 mi Scott Lake Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lakeland · 1.5 mi Highlands Grove Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lakeland · 1.9 mi Parkway Christian AcademyPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 12Lakeland · 2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Lakeland Highlands Middle School serve?

Lakeland Highlands Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Lakeland Highlands Middle School?

Lakeland Highlands Middle School reported 1,118 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Highlands Middle School?

About 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,118 students and 61 teachers in federal data.

Is Lakeland Highlands Middle School a public or charter school?

Lakeland Highlands Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Lakeland Highlands Middle School in?

Lakeland Highlands Middle School is part of Polk School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/polk-school-district/

Where is Lakeland Highlands Middle School located?

Lakeland Highlands Middle School is at 740 Lake Miriam Dr, Lakeland, FL 33813. The phone number is (863) 648-3500.

How many other schools are near Lakeland Highlands Middle School?

There are 42 other schools within 5 miles of Lakeland Highlands Middle School in our directory.