Summary:
The Hendry school district in Florida serves 11 schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools, and is ranked 59th out of 70 districts statewide, placing it in the 16th percentile with a 1-star rating.
The district shows a stark divide between its elementary and secondary schools. The four elementary schools in Clewiston—Central Elementary School, Westside Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School, and Labelle Elementary School—are the top performers, each earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the top 40% of elementary schools statewide. Central Elementary stands out further, ranking in the 65th percentile. In contrast, Clewiston High School and Labelle High School struggle with 1-star and 2-star ratings, respectively, and both suffer from extremely high chronic absenteeism rates of over 42%. The middle schools, Labelle Middle School and Clewiston Middle School, are bright spots in advanced math and science, achieving proficiency rates in Algebra 1 and Geometry that are 20-40 percentage points above the district average, though this success does not carry over to the high schools.
Chronic absenteeism is the district's most critical challenge, with secondary schools seeing rates of 40-48%, far exceeding the state average of 31.4%. Spending per student varies widely, from $5,507 at Digital Academy Of Florida to $13,485 at Labelle Elementary, but higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes, as Central Elementary achieves top results with moderate spending. Graduation rates for the traditional high schools are around 88-89%, below the state average of 92.2%, while the Digital Academy reports a 77.5% graduation rate and a 0.0% chronic absenteeism rate, likely due to its virtual format.
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