Bennett Elementary School vs Fort Lauderdale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
Fort Lauderdale High School
Fort Lauderdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,260 students
| Measure | Bennett Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Fort Lauderdale High School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1490 of 2,187 | #159 of 576 |
| National rank | #25487 of 50,301 | #5217 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 294 | 2,260 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 2,260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 64% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Lauderdale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 49.5).
- •Fort Lauderdale High School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Fort Lauderdale High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Fort Lauderdale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 61.9%).
- •Bennett Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 24.6).
- •Fort Lauderdale High School is the larger school with 2,260 students compared with 294.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bennett Elementary School better than Fort Lauderdale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Lauderdale High School ranks higher (62.2 vs 49.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bennett Elementary School and Fort Lauderdale High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett Elementary School: 294. Fort Lauderdale High School: 2,260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett Elementary School and Fort Lauderdale High School rank in Florida?
Bennett Elementary School is 1490th of 2,187 and Fort Lauderdale High School is 159th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).