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Lake Gibson High School

1979 establishments in FloridaEducational institutions established in 1979Florida school stubsHigh schools in Polk County, FloridaSchools in Lakeland, Florida

Lake Gibson High School is located in Lakeland, Florida, and was established in 1979.

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Lake Gibson High School
North Socrum Loop Road,

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North Socrum Loop Road
33809
Florida, United States
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