For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,626 students in Hardee County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Hardee County, FL are Pioneer Career Academy, Hardee Junior High School and Hardee Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardee County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Florida public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hardee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Hardee County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Florida average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hardee Senior High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hardee County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2630 Academy Dr
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 735-2300
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 735-2300
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Hardee Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Us Highway 17 N
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3147
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3147
Grades: 6-12
| 1,188 students
Rank: #33.
Hardee Virtual Franchise
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1009 N 6th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #44.
Hardee Senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Altman Rd
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3181
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3181
Grades: 9-12
| 1,390 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
| 0 students
Hardee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
901 W Main St
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3173
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3173
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bowling Green Youth Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4705 Hwy 17 N
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-2000
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Hardee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8p O Box 1678
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-905
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-905
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1009 N 6th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hardee County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Hardee County, FL include Pioneer Career Academy, Hardee Junior High School and Hardee Virtual Franchise.
How many public high schools are located in Hardee County, FL?
5 public high schools are located in Hardee County, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardee County, FL?
Hardee County, FL public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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