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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Haines City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,709 students in Haines City, FL (there are 5 private schools, serving 534 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Haines City, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Haines City, FL are Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology Middle School, Bethune Academy and Eastside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haines City, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Haines City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Haines City, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 Ledwith Ave
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Bethune Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Avenue F
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3334
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Johnson Ave E
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3254
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Scenic Hwy S
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3235
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sandhill Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Tyner Rd
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 419-3166
Gr: PK-5 | 1,017 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Haines City Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Hornet Dr
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Gr: 9-12 | 2,914 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Shelley S. Boone Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
225 22nd St S
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3302
Gr: 6-8 | 1,421 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Haines City Headstart Center
1008 Avenue D
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 419-3427
Gr: PK
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Haines City, Florida

Haines City, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology (Closed 2023)
701 Ledwith Avenue
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Haines City Best Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
550 S 30th Street
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3358
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Haines City Literarcy Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2800 Hornet Drive
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Gr: 10-11 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Haines City Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2800 Hornet Dr
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Gr: 9-12
Scenic Terrace K-8 (Closed 2023)
2799 Sr 17
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 534-0500

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Haines City, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Haines City, FL include Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology Middle School, Bethune Academy and Eastside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Haines City?
8 public schools are located in Haines City.
What percentage of students in Haines City go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Haines City are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Haines City?
Haines City public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Haines City are often viewed compared to one another?

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