Best High Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL has 23 high schools with 17,526 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Fort Lauderdale score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fort Lauderdale meet expectations.

1. Cypress Bay High School

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4716 Students

2. Fort Lauderdale High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2228 Students

3. Stranahan High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students

4. Dillard 6-12

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 2279 Students

5. Academic Solutions Academy A

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students

6. Sunrise High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 430 Students

7. Whiddon Rodgers Education Center

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 632 Students

8. Suned High Of South Broward

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Broward • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 261 Students

9. Academic Solutions High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Broward • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 234 Students

10. College Academy At Broward College

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students

Best Middle Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL has 9 middle schools with 11,180 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Fort Lauderdale score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fort Lauderdale greatly exceed expectations.

1. Falcon Cove Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2178 Students

2. Tequesta Trace Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1462 Students

3. Sunrise Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1242 Students

4. Nova Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1284 Students

5. Seminole Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1072 Students

6. New River Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1587 Students

7. William Dandy Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 784 Students

8. Lauderdale Lakes Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students

9. James S. Rickards Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL has 47 elementary schools with 18,615 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Fort Lauderdale score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fort Lauderdale meet expectations.

1. Bayview Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 552 Students

2. Eagle Point Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1183 Students

3. Gator Run Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1225 Students

4. Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students

5. Harbordale Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students

6. Floranada Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students

7. Nova Blanche Forman Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 769 Students

8. Charter School Of Excellence

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 211 Students

9. Park Lakes Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 970 Students

10. Meadowbrook Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 719 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Fort Lauderdale, FL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Fort Lauderdale, FL has a total population of 193,010 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Fort Lauderdale, FL

48,280

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

20.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.59 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.17 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fort Lauderdale, FL.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,668 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Fort Lauderdale, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations