Hardee School District
School District · Wauchula, Florida
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,932
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,932
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Evaluating Hardee?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hardee as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Zolfo Springs Elementary School
Zolfo Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Wauchula Elementary School
Wauchula · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wauchula Elementary School
Wauchula · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#38 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,932
+$171 vs Florida median
District size
4,725 students
Smaller than Florida median
The short answer
Hardee ranks #38 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Hardee's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Zolfo Springs Elementary School (7.7/10), North Wauchula Elementary School (7.3/10), and Wauchula Elementary School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.7/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Hardee schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Hardee
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zolfo Springs Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | North Wauchula Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Wauchula Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Bowling Green Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Hardee Junior High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Hardee Senior High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Hardee Virtual Franchise | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Hilltop Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Pioneer Career Academy | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hardee
Hardee is a Wauchula, Florida school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,725 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. The district invests $11,932 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Hardee demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Zolfo Springs Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Hardee students show an average math proficiency of 54.1% and ELA proficiency of 47.5%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hardee, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hardee with test data.
Schools in Hardee
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Wauchula
- Total Enrollment
- 4,725
- Teachers (FTE)
- 285
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hardee?
Hardee has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hardee?
The average composite rating for Hardee is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hardee?
Hardee spends $11,932 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hardee?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hardee is 16.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hardee?
Zolfo Springs Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hardee with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Hardee?
Across schools in Hardee with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hardee compare to other districts in Florida?
Hardee has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.5%
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Compare Hardee with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Broward (325)
- Hillsborough (305)
- Orange (275)
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- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
- Volusia (89)
- Osceola (86)
- Manatee (82)
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- Escambia (70)
- Alachua (68)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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