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HARDEE

Florida · Public School District
11
Schools
4,901
Students
$11,569
Per-Pupil Spend
-19% nat'l
73.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+21pp vs nat'l
81.6%
Graduation Rate
-4.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

HARDEE is a public school district in Florida serving 4,901 students across 11 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,569 is below the national average for a US public school district. 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (11)
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL06–121,141
HARDEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–121,403
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISEKG–1224
HARDEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMKG–120
PIONEER CAREER ACADEMY04–1229
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,569-19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
24%
State
50.7%
Local (property tax)
23.6%
Federal
25.8%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (24%), with notable federal support (26%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
4,901
Students
73%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.6%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,569, spending is 19% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in HARDEE?
HARDEE has 11 public schools, serving a total of 4,901 students.
What is the graduation rate for HARDEE?
The graduation rate is 81.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does HARDEE spend per student?
HARDEE spends $11,569 per pupil — 19% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in HARDEE?
73% of students in HARDEE qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in HARDEE?
No, HARDEE does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does HARDEE serve?
HARDEE serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for HARDEE?
The median opportunity score across schools in HARDEE is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.