Best Public Schools in North Lauderdale, FL

The city of North Lauderdale, Florida is home to 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population, with a majority of African American and Hispanic students, and high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the schools in this area generally underperform compared to county and state averages on standardized tests, a few standout schools like North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle School and Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High School at North Lauderdale have achieved higher rankings and better academic outcomes.

North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school in the data set, ranking 452 out of 1,196 Florida middle schools. The school outperformed Broward County and Florida state averages on several end-of-course (EOC) and FAST assessments, including Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology 1. Additionally, the school had a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.9%. Similarly, Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High School at North Lauderdale ranked 495 out of 807 Florida high schools, the highest ranking among the high schools in the data set, and achieved an 83.8% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average.

In contrast, some of the lower-performing schools in the area include Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary and Morrow Elementary School, which underperformed on standardized tests compared to county and state averages. These schools also serve high-need populations, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 70.56% to 93.38%. Overall, the data highlights the challenges faced by many of the schools in North Lauderdale, but also the success of certain charter schools in providing quality education to their students.