Best Schools in Broward County, FL
Broward County, FL has 515 public schools (65 high, 51 middle, 304 elementary) serving 300,987 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Broward County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Broward County, FL
The top high schools in Broward County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atlantic Technical College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 672 Students
2. Pompano Beach High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1286 Students
3. Mcfatter Technical College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 606 Students
4. Broward Virtual Franchise
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 600 Students
5. Sheridan Technical College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 529 Students
6. Somerset Arts Conservatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
7. City/pembroke Pines Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 2115 Students
8. Cypress Bay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4716 Students
9. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3504 Students
10. West Broward High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2586 Students
Best Middle Schools in Broward County, FL
The top middle schools in Broward County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. City/pembroke Pines Charter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 1335 Students
2. Hollywood Academy Of Arts And Science Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students
3. Westglades Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1693 Students
4. Pioneer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1406 Students
5. Falcon Cove Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2178 Students
6. Somerset Academy Middle (miramar Campus)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students
7. Tequesta Trace Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1462 Students
8. Somerset Academy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students
9. Silver Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1269 Students
10. Coral Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Broward County, FL
The top elementary schools in Broward County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Somerset Academy Miramar South
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 214 Students
2. Beachside Montessori Village
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 793 Students
3. Bayview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 552 Students
4. Eagle Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1183 Students
5. Somerset Academy Davie Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 150 Students
6. Gator Run Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1225 Students
7. Everest Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 153 Students
8. Heron Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1042 Students
9. Imagine Charter School At Weston
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1053 Students
10. Somerset Academy Elementary (miramar Campus)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 518 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Broward County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Broward County, FL has a total population of 1,944,375 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Broward County, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Broward County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Broward County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Broward County, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Broward County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Broward County, FL
How many schools are in Broward County, FL?
Broward County, FL has 515 public schools: 65 high schools, 51 middle schools and 304 elementary schools, serving 300,987 students in total.
How do schools in Broward County perform on state tests?
On average, 515 schools in Broward County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Broward County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Broward County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Broward County
25 places in Broward County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (25)
- Hollywood (30)
- Fort Lauderdale (28)
- Coral Springs (25)
- Pembroke Pines (24)
- Miramar (23)
- Pompano Beach (21)
- Davie (15)
- Plantation (11)
- Sunrise (11)
- Lauderhill (10)
- Margate (9)
- Weston (9)
- Coconut Creek (8)
- Deerfield Beach (7)
- Lauderdale Lakes (7)
- North Lauderdale (7)
- Oakland Park (6)
- Cooper City (5)
- Parkland (5)
- Tamarac (5)
- Dania Beach (3)
- Hallandale Beach (3)
- Southwest Ranches (3)
- Wilton Manors (3)
- Pembroke Park (2)
School districts (1)
- Broward (324 schools)