Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 2.5Auburndale’s public schools score below 88% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Auburndale’s districts is 42%, below the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Auburndale, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Auburndale’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 462 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Auburndale’s, its schools beat 2%, lower than their 12% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 43% of tested students were proficient in reading and 42% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
78% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,447 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Jere L. Stambaugh Middle, then Auburndale Senior High School. Enrollment is up 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Jordan Christian Preparatory (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Auburndale’s grade
D: better than 12% of Florida school districts, #592 of 638 Florida towns. Both inputs trail the Florida average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Auburndale, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Auburndale · depends on your address
Walter Caldwell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 887 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Auburndale Central Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 371 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Auburndale · depends on your address
Walter Caldwell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 887 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Auburndale Central Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 371 students · 22:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Auburndale · depends on your address
Walter Caldwell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 887 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Auburndale Central Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 371 students · 22:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Auburndale · depends on your address
Walter Caldwell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 887 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Auburndale Central Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 371 students · 22:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Auburndale · depends on your address
Walter Caldwell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 887 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Auburndale Central Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 371 students · 22:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Auburndale · depends on your address
Walter Caldwell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 887 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Auburndale Central Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 371 students · 22:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Auburndale · depends on your address
Walter Caldwell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 887 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Auburndale Central Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 371 students · 22:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Auburndale
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,013 students · 22:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Auburndale
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,013 students · 22:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Auburndale
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,013 students · 22:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Auburndale
Auburndale Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,770 students · 24:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Auburndale
Auburndale Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,770 students · 24:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Auburndale
Auburndale Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,770 students · 24:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Auburndale
Auburndale Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,770 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Auburndale’s public schools are run by Polk County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Auburndale vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Auburndale’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Auburndale | D | Polk County |
| Polk City | D | Polk County |
| Winter Haven | D | Polk County |
| Lake Alfred | D | Polk County |
All 3 neighbors share Polk County with Auburndale, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Auburndale
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Auburndale’s schools
Are Auburndale’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Auburndale children attend score below 88% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #592 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 2%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Auburndale in?
Polk County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 116,440 students in 159 schools (2024–25).
Where do Auburndale kids go to high school?
Auburndale Senior High School, with 1,770 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Auburndale’s graduation rate?
78% of the class of 2023 in Polk County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Auburndale spend per student?
$12,447 in Polk County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Auburndale?
Yes: Jordan Christian Preparatory (religious, grades K–12, 144 students).
Parents talk
What Auburndale families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Auburndale → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.