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Schools in Clewiston · Hendry County School District

Clewiston’s public schools score below 95% of Florida districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 34% of Clewiston’s students scored proficient, below the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Clewiston, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.

#630of 638 Florida townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 90% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
39%
▼ 13 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Math proficiency
34%
▼ 18 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
73%
▼ 15 pts vs FL 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$9.5K
▼ 27% vs FL $13.0K
FY2024
Students per teacher
21.4
FL 18.0 · larger classes
Schools in town
6
3,149 students on the public path
In brief

Clewiston’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 39% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 90% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

73% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $9,492 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Clewiston Middle School, then Clewiston High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Clewiston Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Clewiston’s grade

D Test scoresD− Graduation

D: better than 5% of Florida school districts, #630 of 638 Florida towns. Both inputs trail the Florida average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

Florida school districts we grade (76)Better than 5%
Lower resultsHigher results
Florida towns with similar household incomes (396)Better than 2%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 7,728 test results and a graduating class of 1,054 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 90% of Clewiston’s students in the tested grades sat them (7,482 in math, 7,973 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Clewiston, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to B
6–8Clewiston Middle SchoolHendry County School DistrictB−
9–12Clewiston High SchoolHendry County School DistrictC−

Clewiston’s public schools are run by Hendry County School District, which also serves LaBelle. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Hendry County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 13 schools · 13,430 students, down 1% since 2020–21 · 21.4 per teacher (FL 18.0)
$9,492FL $13,006 · FY2024
D
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading39%
State average 52.1% · 7973 students tested
Math34%
State average 52.2% · 7482 students tested

Clewiston vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Clewiston’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ClewistonDHendry County

Every school in Clewiston

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Clewistonby address
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B
547 students20:1Rate it →
Westside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C+
480 students19:1Rate it →
Eastside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C+
477 students20:1Rate it →
Clewiston Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B−
679 students20:1Rate it →
Clewiston High School
High · Grades 9–12
C−
966 students28:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Clewiston Christian School
Grades K–12
Private · Religious
300 students10:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Hendry Success Academy).

Questions about Clewiston’s schools

Are Clewiston’s schools good?

On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Clewiston children attend score below 95% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #630 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 2%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Clewiston in?

Hendry County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 13,430 students in 13 schools (2024–25).

Where do Clewiston kids go to high school?

Clewiston High School, with 966 students; its own test results earn a C−.

What is Clewiston’s graduation rate?

73% of the class of 2023 in Hendry County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.

How much does Clewiston spend per student?

$9,492 in Hendry County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Clewiston?

Yes: Clewiston Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 300 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.