Hendry School District
School District · Labelle, Florida
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
13
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
13,406
Student-Teacher Ratio
36.5:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
13
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
13,406
Student-Teacher Ratio
36.5:1
Evaluating Hendry?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hendry 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.
Central Elementary School
Clewiston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Westside Elementary School
Clewiston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Eastside Elementary School
Clewiston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#69 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,346
$2,415 vs Florida median
District size
13,406 students
Typical than Florida median
The short answer
Hendry ranks #69 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Hendry's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central Elementary School (8.1/10), Westside Elementary School (6.5/10), and Eastside Elementary School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 75% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 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 Hendry schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Hendry
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Westside Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Eastside Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Clewiston Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Labelle Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Labelle High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Labelle Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Country Oaks Elementary School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Clewiston High School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hendry
Hendry is a Labelle, Florida school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 13,406 students with a student-teacher ratio of 36.5:1. District-level spending was $9,346 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Hendry demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Hendry students show an average math proficiency of 47.4% and ELA proficiency of 43.8%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hendry, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hendry with test data.
Schools in Hendry
13 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Labelle
- Total Enrollment
- 13,406
- Teachers (FTE)
- 367
- District spending per student
- $9,346NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hendry?
Hendry has 13 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hendry?
The average composite rating for Hendry is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hendry?
Hendry's district-level spending was $9,346 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hendry?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hendry is 36.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hendry?
Central Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hendry with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Hendry?
Across schools in Hendry with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hendry compare to other districts in Florida?
Hendry has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 13 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.8%
How we rate schools
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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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