Hardee Junior High School
#383 of 576 high schools in Florida
#10223 of 16,910 nationally
About Hardee Junior High School
Hardee Junior High School is a public high located in Wauchula, in the Hardee school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 958 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 383rd of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (71th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 958.
There are 5 schools in Wauchula; Hardee Junior High School ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hardee Junior High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hardee Junior High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hilltop Elementary School
Wauchula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students · 0 m away
North Wauchula Elementary School
Wauchula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students · 2.9 km away
Wauchula Elementary School
Wauchula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
577 students · 4.8 km away
Bowling Green Elementary School
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students · 5.6 km away
Hardee Senior High School
Wauchula · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,347 students · 6.5 km away
Zolfo Springs Elementary School
Zolfo Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
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969 students
Crescent City JR-SR High School
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945 students
Booker T. Washington Senior High
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944 students
Edgewood JR/SR High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hardee Junior High School a good school?
Hardee Junior High School has a Success Index (US) of 42.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #383 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hardee Junior High School rank in Florida?
Hardee Junior High School ranks #383 of 576 high schools in Florida and #10223 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hardee Junior High School?
Hardee Junior High School had 958 students in 2025.
Is Hardee Junior High School a elementary school or a high school?
Hardee Junior High School is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hardee Junior High School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Hardee Junior High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.