For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,168 students in 33873, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33873, FL are Hardee Virtual Franchise, Hardee Junior High School and Pioneer Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33873 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33873, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33873, FL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Hardee Junior High School
(Math: 45% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 1,089 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 735-2300
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 735-2300
Gr: 5-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
1009 N 6th Th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Gr: K-12
33873, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33873, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33873, FL include Hardee Virtual Franchise, Hardee Junior High School and Pioneer Career Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 33873?
4 public middle schools are located in 33873.
What is the racial composition of students in 33873?
33873 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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