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Best South Middle River Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,961 students in the neighborhood of South Middle River, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The top ranked public schools in South Middle River are Fort Lauderdale High School, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School and North Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of South Middle River, Fort Lauderdale, FL public schools have an score of 37% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Middle River, Fort Lauderdale, FL (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Fort Lauderdale High School

Magnet School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
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1600 Ne 4th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
(754) 322-1100

Gr: 9-12 | 2,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #22.

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

Magnet School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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800 Nw 13th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-7000

Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #33.

North Side Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
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120 Ne 11th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 322-7450

Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Middle River, Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Middle River, Fort Lauderdale, FL include Fort Lauderdale High School, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School and North Side Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Middle River, Fort Lauderdale?

3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Middle River, Fort Lauderdale.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Middle River, Fort Lauderdale?

the neighborhood of South Middle River, Fort Lauderdale public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).