Best Schools in Hardee County, FL
Hardee County, FL has a total of 25 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 14,462 students attend Hardee County, FL schools. On average, schools in Hardee County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hardee County exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Highlands • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1809 Students
2. Hardee Junior High School
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Hardee • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1141 Students
3. Hardee Senior High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1403 Students
4. Avon Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students
5. Desoto County High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 6 - 1 • 705 Students
2. Avon Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 638 Students
3. Desoto Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
2. Bowling Green Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 302 Students
3. Hilltop Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
4. Cracker Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students
5. Myakka City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
6. Zolfo Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 590 Students
7. North Wauchula Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
8. Wauchula Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
9. Avon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
10. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
16.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hardee County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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