For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,302 students in the neighborhood of South Middle River, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
The top ranked public high school in South Middle River is Fort Lauderdale High 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 high school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Middle River, Fort Lauderdale, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Lauderdale High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Middle River, Fort Lauderdale, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Lauderdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Middle River, Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Middle River, Fort Lauderdale, FL include Fort Lauderdale High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Middle River, Fort Lauderdale?
1 public high 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 high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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