For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 8,256 students in Hendry County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hendry County, FL are West Glades School, Labelle Middle School and Clewiston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hendry County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hendry County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hendry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Glades School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2586 County Road 731
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 675-3490
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 675-3490
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Labelle Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8000 E Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4646
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4646
Gr: 6-8 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Clewiston Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Pasadena Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1530
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1530
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Digital Academy Of Florida
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9143 Philiphs Hwy Ste 590
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 271-4300
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 271-4300
Gr: K-12 | 6,069 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
31200 Josie Billie Highway
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-6348
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-6348
Gr: K-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 77:1
Rank: n/an/a
County Wide Exceptional Student Education
Special Education School
300 W Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4166
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4166
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Hendry Success Academy
Alternative School
435 E Cir Dr
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 902-4244
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 902-4244
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hendry County, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hendry County, FL include West Glades School, Labelle Middle School and Clewiston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hendry County?
9 public middle schools are located in Hendry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hendry County?
Hendry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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