For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,503 students in 33873, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in 33873, FL are Hardee Virtual Franchise, Hardee Junior High School and Hardee Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 33873 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 33873, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 33873 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hardee Senior High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33873, FL Public High Schools (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.
Hardee Junior High School
(Math: 45% | 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: #33.
Hardee Senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Altman Rd
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3181
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3181
Grades: 9-12
| 1,335 students
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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: 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
33873, Florida 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
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 high schools in 33873, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in 33873, FL include Hardee Virtual Franchise, Hardee Junior High School and Hardee Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 33873?
5 public high schools are located in 33873.
What is the racial composition of students in 33873?
33873 public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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