Hendry County Schools & Education
Hendry County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$4,060
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#55
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hendry County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 26/100, Hendry County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $4,060 per pupil, Hendry County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 28% below the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 34% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hendry County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
15 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
26/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #55 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
0.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$4,060
$2,058 below the state average
School coverage
15
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Hendry County has 15 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Hendry County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
HENDRY carries most of the listed public-school system, with 15 of 15 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#55
of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
HENDRY
Elementary to high school visible
13,825 students
15 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
HENDRY is the largest listed district slice, with 15 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Hendry County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Hendry County, Florida
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Hendry's Centralized School Infrastructure
Hendry County manages a unified education system of 15 public schools serving 13,825 students under a single district. The landscape includes seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools, alongside four specialized centers. While the footprint is compact, the system supports a significant student population through localized town and rural hubs.
One District, Zero Charter Schools
The Hendry School District operates all 15 public schools in the county, maintaining total control over the local curriculum with no charter schools currently in operation. The district's largest entity, Digital Academy of Florida, serves 6,396 students across all grades K-12. Following this, LaBelle High School anchors the traditional secondary education system with 1,451 students.
A Mix of Large Campus Life and Rural Roots
Education in Hendry primarily takes place in town settings, which host 12 of the 15 schools. Schools are relatively large with an average enrollment of 1,063 students, ranging from the massive Digital Academy to the 817-student LaBelle Middle School. Three rural schools provide a smaller, community-focused alternative for families outside the main town centers.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Hendry County
Reported Enrollment
13,825
15 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Hendry County
15 Public Schools in Hendry County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL ACADEMY OF FLORIDA | Profile | HENDRY | LABELLE, 33975Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 6,396 |
| LABELLE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | HENDRY | LABELLE, 33935Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,451 |
| CLEWISTON HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | HENDRY | CLEWISTON, 33440Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 958 |
| COUNTRY OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HENDRY | LABELLE, 33935Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 893 |
| LABELLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | HENDRY | LABELLE, 33935Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 817 |
| CLEWISTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | HENDRY | CLEWISTON, 33440Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 741 |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HENDRY | CLEWISTON, 33440Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 588 |
| EDWARD A. UPTHEGROVE ELEMENTARY | Record | HENDRY | LABELLE, 33935Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 541 |
| EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HENDRY | CLEWISTON, 33440Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 503 |
| WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HENDRY | CLEWISTON, 33440Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 469 |
| LABELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HENDRY | LABELLE, 33935Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 437 |
| MONTURA EARLY LEARNING CENTER | Record | HENDRY | CLEWISTON, 33440Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 21 |
| COUNTY WIDE EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION | Record | HENDRY | LABELLE, 33975Town: Distant | PK–12 | Special Education | 10 |
| HENDRY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM DISTRICT PROVIDED | Record | HENDRY | LABELLE, 33975Town: Distant | KG–5 | Virtual | 0 |
| MYDISTRICT VIRTUAL SCHOOL | Record | HENDRY | LABELLE, 33975Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 0 |
DIGITAL ACADEMY OF FLORIDA
HENDRY
LABELLE, 33975 / Town: Distant
LABELLE HIGH SCHOOL
HENDRY
LABELLE, 33935 / Town: Distant
CLEWISTON HIGH SCHOOL
HENDRY
CLEWISTON, 33440 / Town: Remote
COUNTY WIDE EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION
HENDRY
LABELLE, 33975 / Town: Distant
HENDRY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM DISTRICT PROVIDED
HENDRY
LABELLE, 33975 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$4,060
State avg $6,118
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Schools in Hendry County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hendry County, Florida?
Hendry County manages a unified education system of 15 public schools serving 13,825 students under a single district. The landscape includes seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools, alongside four specialized centers. While the footprint is compact, the system supports a significant student population through localized town and rural hubs.
What are the major school districts in Hendry County, Florida?
The Hendry School District operates all 15 public schools in the county, maintaining total control over the local curriculum with no charter schools currently in operation. The district's largest entity, Digital Academy of Florida, serves 6,396 students across all grades K-12. Following this, LaBelle High School anchors the traditional secondary education system with 1,451 students.
What is the school experience like in Hendry County?
Education in Hendry primarily takes place in town settings, which host 12 of the 15 schools. Schools are relatively large with an average enrollment of 1,063 students, ranging from the massive Digital Academy to the 817-student LaBelle Middle School. Three rural schools provide a smaller, community-focused alternative for families outside the main town centers.
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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.