Best Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale, FL has a total of 83 schools including 23 high schools, 9 middle schools and 47 elementary schools. A total of 48,280 students attend Fort Lauderdale, FL schools. On average, schools in Fort Lauderdale score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Fort Lauderdale exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4716 Students
2. Fort Lauderdale High School
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Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2228 Students
3. Stranahan High School
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Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
4. Dillard 6-12
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Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 2279 Students
5. Academic Solutions Academy A
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Broward • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
6. Sunrise High School
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Broward • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 430 Students
7. Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
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Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 632 Students
8. Suned High Of South Broward
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Broward • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 261 Students
9. Academic Solutions High School
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Broward • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 234 Students
10. College Academy At Broward College
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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
SchoolGrade
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Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2178 Students
2. Tequesta Trace Middle School
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Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1462 Students
3. Sunrise Middle School
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Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1242 Students
4. Nova Middle School
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Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1284 Students
5. Seminole Middle School
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Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1072 Students
6. New River Middle School
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Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1587 Students
7. William Dandy Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 784 Students
8. Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students
9. James S. Rickards Middle School
SchoolGrade
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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
SchoolGrade
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Broward • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 552 Students
2. Eagle Point Elementary School
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Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1183 Students
3. Gator Run Elementary School
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Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1225 Students
4. Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
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Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students
5. Harbordale Elementary School
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Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
6. Floranada Elementary School
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Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
7. Nova Blanche Forman Elementary
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Broward • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 769 Students
8. Charter School Of Excellence
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Broward • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 211 Students
9. Park Lakes Elementary School
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Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 970 Students
10. Meadowbrook Elementary School
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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
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 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
20.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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