Polk County Public Schools

Teacher Salary and Benefits

There are just over 6,000 teachers and instructors and 100,000 students that are enrolled at the 171 schools operated by Polk County Public Schools. The Polk County Public Schools district's salary details displayed below are taken from several government and organizational agencies as listed below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.

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Polk County Public Schools Teacher Salary Details

The table below details average salary and ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Lakeland-Winter Haven and surrounding areas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Preschool Teacher$30,270$22,450-$47,710
Kindergarten Teacher$49,040$47,110 - $58,020
Elementary School Teacher$53,520$47,510 - $59,270
Middle School Teacher$49,610$47,430 - $57,650
High School Teacher$56,970$47,810 - $58,740
PE Teacher$60,080$25,140 - $106,790

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lakeland-Winter Haven, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041

Special Education Teacher Salary

The table below displays average salary and ranges for special education teachers who work for Polk County Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Special Ed. (Preschool)$30,270$22,450-$47,710

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lakeland-Winter Haven, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054

School Administrators and Staff Salary

Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Lakeland-Winter Haven area below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Preschool)$49,380$30,070-$67,080
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$81,500$63,090 - $96,890
Guidance & School Counselors$48,920$33,740 - $73,320

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lakeland-Winter Haven, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021

Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)

The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Polk County Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).

 DistrictFlorida
Teachers & Aides$9,588$13,858
Administrators$9,312$13,315

Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)

Polk County Public Schools Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Polk County Public Schools. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.

Total Number of Teachers Employed

Total number of teachers employed by Polk County Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers6,7716,7046,489
Preschool Teachers113121111
Kindergarten Teachers425423421
Elementary School Teachers2,3752,3272,260
Middle & High School Teachers2,6582,6022,493
Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels1,2001,2311,204

Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014

Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants

Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.

 201220132014
Teaching Assistants1,5271,5381,580

Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014

District and School Administrators and Support Staff

Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Polk County Public Schools are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff4,5994,5994,634
District Administrators645753
District Support Staff529499674
School Administrators305313313
School Administrative Support Staff545543462
Student Support Staff535534531
Other Support Staff2,7192,6532,601
Librarians999799
Library Assistants & Technicians-4040
Guidance Counselors212208215
Elementary School Guidance Counselors747276
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors122120124
Other School Counselors161615

Polk County Public Schools Schools

Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Polk County Public Schools has 171 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.

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Schools By City

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Teaching in Alturas

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Alturas Elementary School
420 4th St
Alturas FL 33820
(863) 519-3917
PK-5 23 336

Teaching in Auburndale

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Auburndale Central Elementary School
320 Lemon St
Auburndale FL 33823
(863) 965-5450
PK-5 30 444
Auburndale High School
1 Bloodhound Trl
Auburndale FL 33823
(863) 965-6200
9-12 90 1,666
Berkley Accelerated Middle School
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
6-8 25 480
Berkley Charter School, Inc.
5240 Berkley Rd
Auburndale FL 33823
(863) 968-5024
KG-5 48 696
Clarence Boswell Elementary School
2820 K Ville Ave
Auburndale FL 33823
(863) 499-2990
PK-5 28 409
Jere L. Stambaugh, Sr Middle School
226 Main St North
Auburndale FL 33823
(863) 965-5494
6-8 52 838
Lakeland B.e.s.t. Program School
2820 K Ville Ave
Auburndale FL 33823
(863) 519-8169
KG-5 4 22
Lena Vista Elementary School
925 Berkley Rd
Auburndale FL 33823
(863) 965-5464
PK-5 51 847
Walter Caldwell Elementary School
141 Dairy Rd
Auburndale FL 33823
(863) 965-5470
PK-5 39 629

Teaching in Avon Park

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Avon Park Youth Developmental Center School
242 South Blvd
Avon Park FL 33825
(863) 452-3815
9-12 15 79

Teaching in Babson Park

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School
815 Scenic Hwy North
Babson Park FL 33827
(863) 678-4664
KG-5 30 451

Teaching in Bartow

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Bartow Elementary Academy
590 Wilson Ave South
Bartow FL 33830
(863) 534-7410
KG-5 31 464
Bartow High School
1270 Broadway Ave South
Bartow FL 33830
(863) 534-7400
9-12 124 2,016
Bartow Middle School
550 Clower St East
Bartow FL 33830
(863) 534-7415
6-8 52 814
Compass Middle Charter School
550 Clower St East
Bartow FL 33830
(863) 519-8701
5-8 10 184
Floral Avenue Elementary School
1530 Floral Ave South
Bartow FL 33830
(863) 534-7420
PK-5 36 545
Gause Academy of Leadership
1395 Polk St West
Bartow FL 33830
(863) 534-7425
6-12 22 255
Gibbons Street Elementary School
1860 Gibbons St East
Bartow FL 33830
(863) 534-7430
PK-5 24 310
James E. Stephens Elementary School
1350 Maple Ave North
Bartow FL 33830
(863) 534-7455
PK-5 24 377
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center
2390 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow FL 33830
(863) 519-3820
5-12 3 40
Polk Halfway House School
2145 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
5-12 2 24
Polk Life and Learning Center School
1310 Floral Ave South
Bartow FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
PK-12 13 70
Sheriff's Youth Villa School
3350 State Rd 60 East
Bartow FL 33830
(863) 533-0371
5-12 2 11
South County Center School
2390 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
7-12 1 76
Spessard L Holland Elementary School
2342 Ef Griffin Rd
Bartow FL 33830
(863) 648-3031
PK-5 50 843
Union Academy
1795 Wabash St East
Bartow FL 33830
(863) 534-7435
6-8 28 394

Teaching in Davenport

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Davenport Career Education Center
8 West Palmetto St
Davenport FL 33837
(863) 419-3486
9-12 7 178
Davenport School of the Arts
4751 County Rd 547 North
Davenport FL 33837
(863) 421-3247
PK-8 63 965
Horizons Elementary School
1700 Forest Lake Dr
Davenport FL 33837
(863) 419-3430
PK-5 55 939
Loughman Oaks Elementary School
4600 Us Hwy 17 92 North
Davenport FL 33837
(863) 421-3309
PK-5 68 1,063
Ridge Community High School
500 Orchid Dr
Davenport FL 33837
(863) 419-3315
9-12 119 2,360
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
1000 Dunson Rd
Davenport FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
KG-5 55 850

Teaching in Dundee

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Acs / Donald E Woods Center School
213 Lake Ave East
Dundee FL 33838
(863) 421-3325
6-12 13 135
Dundee Elementary School
215 Frederick Ave
Dundee FL 33838
(863) 421-3316
PK-5 29 424
Dundee Ridge Middle School
5555 Lake Trask Rd
Dundee FL 33838
(863) 419-3088
6-8 57 958

Teaching in Eagle Lake

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Eagle Lake Elementary School
400 Crystal Beach Rd
Eagle Lake FL 33839
(863) 291-5357
PK-5 31 518
Lake Region High School
1995 Thunder Rd
Eagle Lake FL 33839
(863) 297-3099
9-12 102 1,866
Pinewood Elementary School
1400 Gilbert St
Eagle Lake FL 33839
(863) 298-7977
PK-5 46 679

Teaching in Eloise

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
John Snively Elementary School / Choice
1004 Snively Ave
Eloise FL 33880
(863) 291-5325
PK-5 30 467

Teaching in Fort Meade

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Fort Meade Middle / Senior High School
700 Edgewood Dr North
Fort Meade FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
6-12 58 702
Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School
610 Charleston Ave South
Fort Meade FL 33841
(863) 285-1133
PK-5 44 653

Teaching in Frostproof

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School
501 Mcleod Rd
Frostproof FL 33843
(863) 635-7820
3-5 25 366
Frostproof Elementary School
118 3rd St West
Frostproof FL 33843
(863) 635-7802
PK-2 26 416
Frostproof Middle / Senior High School
1000 Palm Ave North
Frostproof FL 33843
(863) 635-7809
6-12 72 1,020

Teaching in Haines City

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Alta Vista Elementary School
801 Scenic Hwy South
Haines City FL 33844
(863) 421-3235
PK-5 52 862
Bethune Academy
900 Ave F
Haines City FL 33844
(863) 421-3334
KG-5 32 463
Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School
701 Ledwith Ave
Haines City FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
6-8 30 506
Eastside Elementary School
1820 Johnson Ave East
Haines City FL 33844
(863) 421-3254
PK-5 62 1,152
Haines City High School
2800 Hornet Dr
Haines City FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
9-12 119 2,371
Sandhill Elementary School
1801 Tyner Rd
Haines City FL 33844
(863) 419-3166
PK-5 50 807
Shelley S. Boone Middle School
225 22nd St South
Haines City FL 33844
(863) 421-3302
6-8 50 849

Teaching in Highland City

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Highland City Elementary School
5355 9th St Se
Highland City FL 33846
(863) 648-3540
PK-5 31 420

Teaching in Lake Alfred

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Discovery Academy / Lake Alfred
1000 Buena Vista Dr North
Lake Alfred FL 33850
(863) 295-5955
6-8 62 1,039
Karen M. Siegel Academy
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
PK-12 18 161
Lake Alfred Elementary School
550 Cummings St East
Lake Alfred FL 33850
(863) 295-5985
PK-5 35 553
Lake Alfred-Addair Middle School
925 Buena Vista Dr North
Lake Alfred FL 33850
(863) 295-5988
6-8 44 756

Teaching in Lake Wales

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Bok Academy
13895 Hwy 27
Lake Wales FL 33859
(863) 638-1010
6-8 33 571
Hillcrest Elementary School
1051 State Rd 60 East
Lake Wales FL 33853
(863) 678-4216
PK-5 46 677
Janie Howard Wilson School
306 Florida Ave
Lake Wales FL 33853
(863) 678-4211
PK-5 35 481
Lake Wales High School
1 Highlander Way
Lake Wales FL 33853
(863) 678-4222
9-12 67 1,401
Mclaughlin Middle School
800 4th St South
Lake Wales FL 33853
(863) 678-4233
6-8 49 746
Our Children's Academy
555 Burns Ave
Lake Wales FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
PK-12 29 205
Our Childrens Middle Academy
16 3rd St North
Lake Wales FL 33853
(863) 679-7500
6-8 8 69
Polk Avenue Elementary School
110 Polk Ave East
Lake Wales FL 33853
(863) 678-4244
PK-5 32 485
Roosevelt Academy
115 East St
Lake Wales FL 33853
(863) 678-4252
6-12 24 282
Spook Hill Elementary School
321 Dr Ja Wiltshire Ave East
Lake Wales FL 33853
(863) 678-4262
PK-5 41 626

Teaching in Lakeland

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Achievement Academy
716 Bella Vista St East
Lakeland FL 33805
(863) 683-6504
PK-PK 24 157
Acs / Bill Duncan Opportunity Center School
3333 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland FL 33803
(863) 499-2860
6-12 14 154
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
3725 Clevelnd Hts Blvd
Lakeland FL 33803
(863) 648-3510
PK-5 38 527
Cleveland Court Elementary School
328 Edgewood Dr East
Lakeland FL 33803
(863) 499-2929
KG-5 27 383
Combee Elementary School
2805 Morgan Combee Rd
Lakeland FL 33801
(863) 499-2960
PK-5 48 721
Crystal Lake Elementary School
700 Galvin Dr
Lakeland FL 33801
(863) 499-2966
PK-5 37 557
Crystal Lake Middle School
2410 Crystal Lake Dr North
Lakeland FL 33801
(863) 499-2970
6-8 57 1,085
Dixieland Elementary School
416 Ariana St
Lakeland FL 33803
(863) 499-2930
PK-5 32 468
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center School
1201 Enchanted Dr
Lakeland FL 33801
(863) 499-2980
PK-12 17 100
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School
6600 Green Rd
Lakeland FL 33810
(863) 815-6633
PK-5 46 661
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary School
110 Leelon Rd
Lakeland FL 33809
(863) 853-6044
PK-5 32 524
Ese Countywide School
910 Lowry Ave
Lakeland FL 33801
(863) 499-2963
KG-12 12 82
George W. Jenkins High School
6000 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland FL 33813
(863) 648-3566
9-12 121 2,246
Griffin Elementary School
3315 Kathleen Rd
Lakeland FL 33810
(863) 853-6020
PK-5 34 468
Highlands Grove Elementary School
4510 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland FL 33813
(863) 648-3002
PK-5 45 703
James W. Sikes Elementary School
2727 Shepherd Rd
Lakeland FL 33811
(863) 648-3525
PK-5 55 895
Jesse Keen Elementary School
815 Plateau Ave
Lakeland FL 33815
(863) 499-2880
PK-5 42 655
Kathleen Elementary School
3515 Sheretz Rd
Lakeland FL 33810
(863) 853-6030
PK-5 31 499
Kathleen High School
1100 Red Devil Way
Lakeland FL 33815
(863) 499-2655
9-12 108 2,108
Kathleen Middle School
3627 Kathleen Pnes
Lakeland FL 33810
(863) 853-6040
6-8 45 807
Lake Gibson High School
7007 Socrum Loop Rd North
Lakeland FL 33809
(863) 853-6100
9-12 97 1,795
Lake Gibson Middle School
6901 Socrum Loop Rd North
Lakeland FL 33809
(863) 853-6151
6-8 65 1,126
Lakeland High School
726 Hollingsworth Rd
Lakeland FL 33801
(863) 499-2900
9-12 121 2,033
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
740 Lake Miriam Dr
Lakeland FL 33813
(863) 648-3500
6-8 66 1,250
Lakeland Montessori Middle School
800 Palmetto St East
Lakeland FL 33801
(863) 608-3194
6-8 4 61
Lakeland Montessori Schoolhouse
1124 Lake Parker Ave North
Lakeland FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
PK-6 7 77
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
400 Florida Ave North
Lakeland FL 33801
(863) 499-2742
6-8 37 650
Lime Street Elementary School
1225 Lime St East
Lakeland FL 33801
(863) 499-2950
PK-5 41 591
Lincoln Avenue Academy
1330 Lincoln Ave North
Lakeland FL 33805
(863) 499-2955
KG-5 40 570
Magnolia Montessori Academy
1540 New Jersey
Lakeland FL 33803
(863) 797-4991
KG-5 4 72
Maynard E. Traviss Career Center School
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
7-12 58 272
Mckeel Academy of Technology
1810 Parker St West
Lakeland FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
6-12 72 1,150
Mckeel Elementary Academy
411 Florida Ave North
Lakeland FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
KG-6 29 435
Medulla Elementary School
850 Schoolhouse Rd
Lakeland FL 33813
(863) 648-3515
PK-5 39 596
North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice
410 Robson St West
Lakeland FL 33805
(863) 499-2850
PK-5 43 671
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
2730 Maine Ave
Lakeland FL 33801
(863) 499-2992
PK-5 41 482
Pace Center for Girls School
101 Main St West
Lakeland FL 33815
(863) 688-5596
6-12 4 46
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
5500 Yates Rd
Lakeland FL 33811
(863) 701-1450
PK-5 54 862
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
8201 Park Byrd Rd
Lakeland FL 33810
(863) 853-6011
PK-5 37 586
Rochelle School of the Arts
1501 Martin L King Jr Ave
Lakeland FL 33805
(863) 499-2810
PK-8 57 813
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
510 Hartsell Ave
Lakeland FL 33815
(863) 499-2870
PK-8 50 734
Scott Lake Elementary School
1140 County Rd 540a East
Lakeland FL 33813
(863) 648-3520
PK-5 53 761
Sleepy Hill Elementary School
2285 Sleepy Hill Rd
Lakeland FL 33810
(863) 815-6768
PK-5 45 691
Sleepy Hill Middle School
2215 Sleepy Hill Rd
Lakeland FL 33810
(863) 815-6577
6-8 50 842
Socrum Elementary School
9400 Old Dade City Rd
Lakeland FL 33810
(863) 853-6050
PK-5 37 601
South Mckeel Elementary School
2222 Edgewood Dr South
Lakeland FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
KG-8 74 1,163
Southwest Elementary School
2650 Southwest Ave
Lakeland FL 33803
(863) 499-2830
PK-5 32 429
Southwest Middle School
2815 Eden Parkway
Lakeland FL 33803
(863) 499-2840
6-8 55 899
Tenoroc High School
4905 Saddle Creek Rd
Lakeland FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
9-12 76 1,132
Valleyview Elementary School
2900 State Rd 540a East
Lakeland FL 33813
(863) 648-3535
PK-5 46 743
Wendell Watson Elementary School
6800 Walt Williams Rd
Lakeland FL 33809
(863) 853-6060
PK-5 50 773
Winston Elementary School
3415 Swindell Rd
Lakeland FL 33810
(863) 499-2890
PK-5 31 567

Teaching in Mulberry

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Kingsford Elementary School
1400 Dean St
Mulberry FL 33860
(863) 701-1054
PK-5 41 592
Mulberry High School
4 4th Circle Ne
Mulberry FL 33860
(863) 701-1104
9-12 58 1,001
Mulberry Middle School
500 Dr Mlk Jr Ave Se
Mulberry FL 33860
(863) 701-1066
6-8 57 990
New Horizons School
6980 State Rd 37 South
Mulberry FL 33860
(863) 428-1520
6-12 1 14
Purcell Elementary School
305 1st Ave Ne
Mulberry FL 33860
(863) 701-1061
PK-5 34 490

Teaching in Poinciana

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Lake Marion Creek Elementary School
3055 Lake Marion Creek Dr
Poinciana FL 34759
(863) 427-1471
PK-6 49 824
Laurel Elementary School
1851 Laurel Ave
Poinciana FL 34759
(863) 427-1375
PK-5 39 663
Palmetto Elementary School
315 Palmetto St
Poinciana FL 34759
(863) 427-6012
PK-5 50 751

Teaching in Polk City

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Polk City Elementary School
125 Bougainvillea Ave South
Polk City FL 33868
(863) 965-6338
PK-5 29 464

Teaching in Winter Haven

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School
999 Ave H Ne
Winter Haven FL 33881
(863) 298-6800
11-12 11 280
Chain of Lakes Elementary School
7001 County Rd 653
Winter Haven FL 33884
(863) 326-5388
PK-5 64 1,017
Denison Middle School
400 Ave a Se
Winter Haven FL 33880
(863) 291-5353
6-8 56 827
Elbert Elementary School
205 15th St Ne
Winter Haven FL 33881
(863) 291-5364
PK-5 37 576
Frank E. Brigham Academy
601 Ave C Se
Winter Haven FL 33880
(863) 291-5300
KG-5 36 528
Fred G. Garner Elementary School
2500 Havendale Blvd Nw
Winter Haven FL 33881
(863) 965-5455
PK-5 46 644
Garden Grove Elementary School
4599 Cypress Gardens Rd
Winter Haven FL 33884
(863) 291-5396
KG-5 37 575
Hartridge Academy
1400 Us Hwy 92 West
Winter Haven FL 33881
(863) 956-4434
KG-5 13 245
Inwood Elementary School
2200 Ave G Nw
Winter Haven FL 33880
(863) 291-5369
KG-5 27 390
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet
601 Ave T Ne
Winter Haven FL 33881
(863) 291-5320
6-8 32 609
Jewett School of the Arts
2250 8th St Ne
Winter Haven FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
PK-8 49 740
Lake Shipp Elementary School
250 Camellia Dr
Winter Haven FL 33880
(863) 291-5384
PK-5 34 546
New Beginnings High School
3425 Lake Alfred Rd
Winter Haven FL 33881
(863) 298-5666
7-12 16 308
Pcc Collegiate High School
3425 Winter Lk Rd Lac1200
Winter Haven FL 33881
(863) 669-2322
11-12 9 271
Ridge Career Center School
7700 Lucerne Park Rd
Winter Haven FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
9-12 42 141
Wahneta Elementary School
205 4th St East
Winter Haven FL 33880
(863) 291-5392
PK-5 32 532
Westwood Middle School
3520 Ave J Nw
Winter Haven FL 33881
(863) 965-5484
6-8 57 846
Winter Haven Head Start School
135 Ave Y Ne
Winter Haven FL 33881
(863) 298-5631
PK-PK 2 36
Winter Haven High School
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
9-12 84 1,869