For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,901 students in Hardee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Hardee School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,269 Schools
# Students
4,901 Students
2,868,608 Students
# Teachers
287 Teachers
156,155 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Hardee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,029 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
37%
# Black Students
300 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
6%
21%
# White Students
1,455 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
30%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
365
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
388
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
386
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
430
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
348
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
360
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
360
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
408
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
375
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
400
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
383
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
364
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
302
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,703 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,415 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,703
$11,974
Spending / Student
$10,415
$11,627
Best Hardee School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Wauchula Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1120 N Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2183
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2183
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Bowling Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4530 Church Ave
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-2288
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-2288
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Zolfo Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3215 School House Rd
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 735-1221
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 735-1221
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #44.
Hilltop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 Us Highway 17 N
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2750
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #55.
Wauchula Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3141
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3141
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #66.
Hardee Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1009 N 6th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #77.
Pioneer Career Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2630 Academy Dr
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 735-2300
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 735-2300
Grades: 4-12
| 29 students
Rank: #88.
Hardee Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Us Highway 17 N
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3147
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3147
Grades: 6-12
| 1,141 students
Rank: #99.
Hardee Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Altman Rd
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3181
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3181
Grades: 9-12
| 1,403 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hardee Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
1009 N 6th Th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1009 N 6th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hardee School District?
Hardee School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,901 students.
What is the rank of Hardee School District?
Hardee School District is ranked #47 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardee School District?
62% of Hardee School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hardee School District?
Hardee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Hardee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,415 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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