Hardee County Public Schools
Hardee County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
11
public schools
Total Enrollment
4,901
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Hardee County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Florida; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Hardee County has one district entry in this county file: HARDEE. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. WAUCHULA has the most listed schools, with 8 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Hardee County
Reported Enrollment
4,901
11 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Hardee County
HARDEE
11 Public Schools in Hardee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARDEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | HARDEE | WAUCHULA, 33873Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,403 |
| HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | HARDEE | WAUCHULA, 33873Town: Distant | 6–12 | High | 1,141 |
| WAUCHULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HARDEE | WAUCHULA, 33873Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 616 |
| ZOLFO SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HARDEE | ZOLFO SPRINGS, 33890Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 590 |
| NORTH WAUCHULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HARDEE | WAUCHULA, 33873Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 510 |
| BOWLING GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HARDEE | BOWLING GREEN, 33834Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 302 |
| HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HARDEE | WAUCHULA, 33873Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 286 |
| PIONEER CAREER ACADEMY | Listed only | HARDEE | ZOLFO SPRINGS, 33890Rural: Fringe | 4–12 | Alternative | 29 |
| HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Listed only | HARDEE | WAUCHULA, 33873Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 24 |
| HARDEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Listed only | HARDEE | WAUCHULA, 33873Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 0 |
| HARDEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED) | Listed only | HARDEE | WAUCHULA, 33873Town: Distant | KG–5 | Virtual | 0 |
HARDEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HARDEE
WAUCHULA, 33873 / Rural: Fringe
HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HARDEE
WAUCHULA, 33873 / Town: Distant
WAUCHULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HARDEE
WAUCHULA, 33873 / Town: Distant
ZOLFO SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HARDEE
ZOLFO SPRINGS, 33890 / Town: Distant
NORTH WAUCHULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HARDEE
WAUCHULA, 33873 / Town: Distant
BOWLING GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HARDEE
BOWLING GREEN, 33834 / Town: Distant
HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HARDEE
WAUCHULA, 33873 / Town: Distant
PIONEER CAREER ACADEMY
HARDEE
ZOLFO SPRINGS, 33890 / Rural: Fringe
HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
HARDEE
WAUCHULA, 33873 / Town: Distant
HARDEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
HARDEE
WAUCHULA, 33873 / Town: Distant
HARDEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)
HARDEE
WAUCHULA, 33873 / Town: Distant
Hardee County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Hardee County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Florida. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Hardee County public school directory?
The directory lists 11 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Hardee County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Hardee County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Hardee County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Hardee County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Hardee County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.