For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Lauderdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Ne 4th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
(754) 322-1100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
(754) 322-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,182 students
Rank: #22.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Nw 13th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-7000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Ne 11th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 322-7450
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 322-7450
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
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).
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