Bennett Elementary School vs Sunrise Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 162 m 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
Sunrise Middle School
Fort Lauderdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,141 students
| Measure | Bennett Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Sunrise Middle School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1490 of 2,187 | #242 of 563 |
| National rank | #25487 of 50,301 | #5531 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 294 | 1,141 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 1,141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 49.5).
- •Sunrise Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Sunrise Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Sunrise Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 61.9%).
- •Bennett Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.3).
- •Sunrise Middle School is the larger school with 1,141 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 Sunrise Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Middle School ranks higher (59.8 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 Sunrise Middle School?
About 162 m in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett Elementary School: 294. Sunrise Middle School: 1,141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett Elementary School and Sunrise Middle School rank in Florida?
Bennett Elementary School is 1490th of 2,187 and Sunrise Middle School is 242nd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).