High Schools in Hardee

The Hardee school district in Florida is home to two high schools: Hardee Senior High School and Hardee Junior High School. Based on the available data, Hardee Junior High School appears to be the standout performer, with a higher statewide ranking, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better test score proficiency compared to Hardee Senior High School.

Hardee Junior High School has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Hardee Senior High School has a 2-star rating. The junior high school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 34.5% compared to 35.9% at the senior high school. Additionally, Hardee Junior High School outperforms its counterpart on several key test score metrics, including higher proficiency rates in Algebra 1, Civics, and 6th-8th grade English Language Arts and Math.

Both schools serve a majority Hispanic student population, with Hardee Senior High at 64.5% and Hardee Junior High at 63.28% Hispanic students. The schools also have high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with Hardee Junior High at 74.23% and Hardee Senior High at 66.71%. This suggests that the student population in the Hardee area faces socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the schools' performance and require additional support and resources to address.