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HENDRY

Florida · Public School District
15
Schools
13,825
Students
$8,335
Per-Pupil Spend
-42% nat'l
65.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
85.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

HENDRY is a public school district in Florida serving 13,825 students across 15 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $8,335 is below the national average for a US public school district. 66% 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 36/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CLEWISTON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08741
LABELLE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08817
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CLEWISTON HIGH SCHOOL09–12958
LABELLE HIGH SCHOOL09–121,451
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,335-42% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
16%
State
64.8%
Local (property tax)
15.9%
Federal
19.3%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
13,825
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$8K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.4%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $8,335, spending is 42% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in HENDRY?
HENDRY has 15 public schools, serving a total of 13,825 students.
What is the graduation rate for HENDRY?
The graduation rate is 85.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does HENDRY spend per student?
HENDRY spends $8,335 per pupil — 42% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in HENDRY?
66% of students in HENDRY qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in HENDRY?
No, HENDRY does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does HENDRY serve?
HENDRY serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for HENDRY?
The median opportunity score across schools in HENDRY is 36/100. 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.