Driftwood Middle School
#302 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#6636 of 15,369 nationally
About Driftwood Middle School
Driftwood Middle School is a public middle located in Hollywood, in the Broward school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 955 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 302nd of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (63th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 955.
There are 35 schools in Hollywood; Driftwood Middle School ranks 22nd of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Driftwood Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 955
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Driftwood Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Driftwood Elementary School
Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students · 164 m away
Sheridan Park Elementary School
Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students · 492 m away
International School of Broward
Hollywood · Charter high · Grades 6–12
70 students · 1.0 km away
Apollo Middle School
Hollywood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,143 students · 1.7 km away
Hollywood Park Elementary School
Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students · 1.9 km away
Boulevard Heights Elementary
Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students · 1.9 km away
Championship Academy of Distinction at Davie
Davie · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
426 students · 2.0 km away
Charter School of Excellence at Davie
Pembroke Pines · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
223 students · 2.1 km away
McArthur High School
Hollywood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,866 students · 2.8 km away
West Hollywood Elementary School
Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Chain of Lakes Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
955 students
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School
Zephyrhills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
954 students
Safety Harbor Middle School
Safety Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
956 students
Howard D. McMillan Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
957 students
Hamlin Middle
Winter Garden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
953 students
Omni Middle School
Boca Raton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
951 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Driftwood Middle School a good school?
Driftwood Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 54.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #302 of 563 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Driftwood Middle School rank in Florida?
Driftwood Middle School ranks #302 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #6636 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Driftwood Middle School?
Driftwood Middle School had 955 students in 2025.
Is Driftwood Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Driftwood Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Driftwood Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Driftwood Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.