Hardee Junior High School vs West Shore Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 131 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardee Junior High School
Wauchula · Public high · Grades 6–12
958 students
West Shore Junior/Senior High School
Melbourne · Public high · Grades 7–12
948 students
| Measure | Hardee Junior High School Wauchula, Florida | West Shore Junior/Senior High School Melbourne, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #383 of 576 | #2 of 576 |
| National rank | #10223 of 16,910 | #380 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 958 | 948 |
| Enrollment | 958 | 948 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 10.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 98% |
| city | Wauchula | Melbourne |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Shore Junior/Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 42.9).
- •West Shore Junior/Senior High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 56%).
- •West Shore Junior/Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 45%).
- •West Shore Junior/Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 76.8%).
- •Hardee Junior High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.9).
- •Hardee Junior High School is the larger school with 958 students compared with 948.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hardee Junior High School better than West Shore Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Shore Junior/Senior High School ranks higher (87.8 vs 42.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hardee Junior High School and West Shore Junior/Senior High School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Wauchula and Melbourne in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardee Junior High School: 958. West Shore Junior/Senior High School: 948. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardee Junior High School and West Shore Junior/Senior High School rank in Florida?
Hardee Junior High School is 383rd of 576 and West Shore Junior/Senior High School is 2nd of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).