Top Rankings
Hardee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,725 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 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,272 Schools
# Students
4,725 Students
2,871,617 Students
# Teachers
285 Teachers
155,327 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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
7,127 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
82,684 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,950 Students
1,067,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
37%
# Black Students
266 Students
599,852 Students
% Black Students
6%
21%
# White Students
1,386 Students
988,678 Students
% White Students
29%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
120,797 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
65,492
# Students in K Grade:
345
195,805
# Students in 1st Grade:
348
204,872
# Students in 2nd Grade:
381
211,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
373
217,908
# Students in 4th Grade:
400
214,300
# Students in 5th Grade:
327
205,644
# Students in 6th Grade:
353
210,929
# Students in 7th Grade:
334
223,117
# Students in 8th Grade:
406
218,377
# Students in 9th Grade:
393
233,011
# Students in 10th Grade:
358
236,046
# Students in 11th Grade:
364
221,011
# Students in 12th Grade:
290
213,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,101 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,803 is less than the state median of $11,615. 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
$11,101
$11,962
Spending / Student
$10,803
$11,615
Best Hardee School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Wauchula Elementary 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
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Bowling Green Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4530 Church Ave
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 773-5471
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 773-5471
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Zolfo Springs Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3215 School House Rd
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 773-5473
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 773-5473
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #44.
Hilltop Elementary 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
| 264 students
Rank: #55.
Wauchula Elementary 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
| 572 students
Rank: #66.
Hardee Virtual Franchise
(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
| 35 students
Rank: #77.
Pioneer Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 735-2300
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 735-2300
Grades: 5-12
| 44 students
Rank: #88.
Hardee Junior High 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
| 1,089 students
Rank: #99.
Hardee Senior High 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
| 1,335 students
Rank: n/an/a
1009 N 6th Th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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 4,725 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hardee School District?
62% of Hardee School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hardee School District?
Hardee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, 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 $10,803 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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