Best High Schools in Hardee County, FL

Hardee County, FL has 6 high schools with 6,530 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hardee County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hardee County exceed expectations.

1. Sebring High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Highlands • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1809 Students

2. Hardee Junior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hardee • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1141 Students

3. Hardee Senior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hardee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1403 Students

4. Avon Park High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Highlands • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students

5. Desoto County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Desoto • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1244 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hardee County, FL

Hardee County, FL has 5 middle schools with 2,589 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hardee County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hardee County exceed expectations.

1. Hill-gustat Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Highlands • Public • Grades 6 - 1 • 705 Students

2. Avon Park Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Highlands • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 638 Students

3. Desoto Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Desoto • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1169 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hardee County, FL

Hardee County, FL has 12 elementary schools with 5,314 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hardee County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hardee County exceed expectations.

1. Sun 'n Lake Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students

2. Bowling Green Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 302 Students

3. Hilltop Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students

4. Cracker Trail Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students

5. Myakka City Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students

6. Zolfo Springs Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 590 Students

7. North Wauchula Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students

8. Wauchula Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students

9. Avon Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students

10. West Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Desoto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 795 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hardee County, FL

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Hardee County, FL has a total population of 25,327 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hardee County, FL

14,462

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

77%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

13%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hardee County, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

16.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.94 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

12.46 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hardee County, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hardee County, FL.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

849 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hardee County, FL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Hardee County, FL

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Highlands County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
DeSoto County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Polk County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Charlotte County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations