For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,941 students in Hardee County, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 56 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Hardee County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Hardee County, FL are Bowling Green Elementary School, Zolfo Springs Elementary School and Hilltop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardee County, FL public schools 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). Schools in Hardee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hardee County (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
| 0 students
1009 N 6th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Grades: K-5
| 0 students
Hardee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
901 W Main St
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3173
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3173
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bowling Green Youth Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4705 Hwy 17 N
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-2000
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1009 N 6th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hardee County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Hardee County, FL include Bowling Green Elementary School, Zolfo Springs Elementary School and Hilltop Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hardee County, FL?
11 public schools are located in Hardee County, FL.
What percentage of students in Hardee County, FL go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Hardee County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hardee County, FL?
Hardee County, FL public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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