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 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,941 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 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), 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 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,235 Schools
# Students
4,941 Students
2,830,604 Students
# Teachers
301 Teachers
159,344 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 67% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
7,229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
79,084 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,068 Students
1,003,460 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
36%
# Black Students
273 Students
601,873 Students
% Black Students
5%
21%
# White Students
1,487 Students
1,020,770 Students
% White Students
30%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
113,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
58,898
# Students in K Grade:
384
199,368
# Students in 1st Grade:
417
201,106
# Students in 2nd Grade:
389
204,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
387
213,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
351
203,126
# Students in 5th Grade:
349
218,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
410
213,379
# Students in 7th Grade:
377
219,532
# Students in 8th Grade:
405
226,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
405
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
370
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
367
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
285
203,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,616 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,331 is less than the state median of $11,783. 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
$10,616
$12,135
Spending / Student
$10,331
$11,783
Best Hardee School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowling Green Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4530 Church Ave
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-2288
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-2288
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Zolfo Springs Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3215 School House Rd
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 735-1221
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 735-1221
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2401 Us Highway 17 N
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2750
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
North Wauchula Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
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
| 518 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Wauchula Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3141
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3141
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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
| 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 4,941 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 2020-2021 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, 30% of students are White, 5% 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 $10,331 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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