For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,168 students in Hardee County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hardee County, FL are Hardee Virtual Franchise, Pioneer Career Academy and Hardee Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardee County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hardee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hardee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardee Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1009 N 6th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 735-2300
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 735-2300
Grades: 5-12
| 44 students
Rank: #33.
Hardee Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Us Highway 17 N
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3147
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3147
Grades: 6-12
| 1,089 students
Rank: n/an/a
1009 N 6th Th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Hardee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
901 W Main St
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3173
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3173
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bowling Green Youth Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4705 Hwy 17 N
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-2000
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Hardee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8p O Box 1678
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-905
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-905
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1009 N 6th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hardee County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hardee County, FL include Hardee Virtual Franchise, Pioneer Career Academy and Hardee Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hardee County?
4 public middle schools are located in Hardee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardee County?
Hardee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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