For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 13,413 students in Hendry School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Hendry School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% 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
17 Schools
4,272 Schools
# Students
13,413 Students
2,871,617 Students
# Teachers
368 Teachers
155,327 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Hendry 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 76% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%

Graduation Rate
76%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
# American Indian Students
38 Students
7,127 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
128 Students
82,684 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7,159 Students
1,067,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
37%
# Black Students
2,230 Students
599,852 Students
% Black Students
17%
21%
# White Students
3,333 Students
988,678 Students
% White Students
25%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
4,961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
513 Students
120,797 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
398
65,492
# Students in K Grade:
821
195,805
# Students in 1st Grade:
808
204,872
# Students in 2nd Grade:
899
211,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
873
217,908
# Students in 4th Grade:
867
214,300
# Students in 5th Grade:
863
205,644
# Students in 6th Grade:
950
210,929
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,127
223,117
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,199
218,377
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,190
233,011
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,236
236,046
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,108
221,011
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,074
213,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,103 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 $6,672 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$34,349 MM

Spending
$90 MM
$33,354 MM

Revenue / Student
$7,103
$11,962

Spending / Student
$6,672
$11,615

Best Hendry School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 S Deane Duff Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1550
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1550
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Arroyo Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1570
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1570
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
280 N Main St
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 612-0750
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 612-0750
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Country Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2052 Nw Eucalyptus Blvd
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4140
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4140
Grades: PK-5
| 908 students
Rank: #55.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Arroyo Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1560
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1560
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
Labelle Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4150
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #77.
Labelle Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8000 E Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4646
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4646
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
Rank: #88.
Clewiston Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Pasadena Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1530
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1530
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #99.
Labelle High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4050 E Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4120
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4120
Grades: 9-12
| 1,415 students
Rank: #1010.
Digital Academy Of Florida
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 271-4300
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 271-4300
Grades: K-12
| 5,880 students
Rank: #1111.
Clewiston High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S Francisco St
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1520
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1520
Grades: 9-12
| 978 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy
Alternative School
475 E Osceola Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 902-4216
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 902-4216
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
County Wide Exceptional Student Education
Special Education School
300 W Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4166
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4166
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
300 W Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 674-4555
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 674-4555
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Labelle Youth Developmental Academy
Alternative School
1100 Forestry Division Rd
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4590
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4590
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
225 N Hacienda
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 674-4108
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 674-4108
Grades: PK
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
25 E Hickpochee Ave
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 744-4555
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 744-4555
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hendry School District?
Hendry School District manages 17 public schools serving 13,413 students.
What is the rank of Hendry School District?
Hendry School District is ranked #67 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 Hendry School District?
53% of Hendry School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hendry School District?
Hendry School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Hendry School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $6,672 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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