Best Schools in Hardee County, FL
Hardee County, FL has 11 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,979 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Hardee County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hardee County, FL
The top high schools in Hardee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hardee Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1403 Students
2. Hardee Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1141 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hardee County, FL
The top elementary schools in Hardee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wauchula Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
2. Zolfo Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 590 Students
3. Bowling Green Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 302 Students
4. Hilltop Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
5. North Wauchula Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
6. Alane Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alane Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 73 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.
Questions About Schools in Hardee County, FL
How many schools are in Hardee County, FL?
Hardee County, FL has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,979 students in total.
How do schools in Hardee County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Hardee County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Hardee County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hardee County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Hardee County
3 places in Hardee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Wauchula (6)
- Zolfo Springs (2)
- Bowling Green (1)
School districts (1)
- Hardee (9 schools)