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Hendry School District

25 E Hickpochee Ave
Labelle, FL 33935-5015
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 13,413 students in Hendry School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
51±¬ÁÏs in Hendry School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
17 Schools
4,272 Schools
# Students
13,413 Students
2,871,617 Students
# Teachers
368 Teachers
155,327 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hendry School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#68 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
52%
39%
52%
39%
52%
73%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
53%
37%
% Black
17%
21%
% White
25%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $7,103 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,672 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,103
$11,962
Spending / Student
$6,672
$11,615

Best Hendry School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 S Deane Duff Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1550
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
205 Arroyo Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1570
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Arroyo Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1560
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
280 N Main St
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 612-0750
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Country Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2052 Nw Eucalyptus Blvd
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4140
Gr: PK-5 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Labelle Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 E Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4646
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Labelle Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 W Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Clewiston Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 W Pasadena Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1530
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Labelle High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4050 E Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,415 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Digital Academy Of Florida
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 271-4300
Gr: K-12 | 5,880 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Clewiston High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 S Francisco St
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1520
Gr: 9-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy
Alternative School
475 E Osceola Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 902-4216
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
County Wide Exceptional Student Education
Special Education School
300 W Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4166
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 91%
300 W Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 674-4555
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
Labelle Youth Developmental Academy
Alternative School
1100 Forestry Division Rd
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4590
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
225 N Hacienda
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 674-4108
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
25 E Hickpochee Ave
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 744-4555
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hendry School District?
Hendry School District manages 17 public schools serving 13,413 students.
What is the rank of Hendry School District?
Hendry School District is ranked #69 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hendry School District?
53% of Hendry School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hendry School District?
Hendry School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Hendry School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $6,672 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 13,413 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 73% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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