Polk County Public Schools just unveiled its highest graduation rate on record, marking a major milestone for students, families and the local workforce.
In 2025, the district’s graduation rate rose to 87.7%, with Haines City Senior High and Lakeland’s Tenoroc High boasting the biggest gains.
The 2025 rate represents a 5.5 percentage point increase from 2024, according to the district and continues an upward trend across Polk County schools. Traditional PCPS high schools, excluding charter and alternative schools, posted an even higher graduation rate of 92.7%, highlighting gains at individual campuses as well as districtwide progress…