Dillard 6-12 vs Larkdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dillard 6-12
Fort Lauderdale · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,998 students
Larkdale Elementary School
Lauderhill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | Dillard 6-12 Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Larkdale Elementary School Lauderhill, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #526 of 576 | #2086 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #13439 of 16,910 | #39003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,998 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 1,998 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Lauderhill |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.5 vs 29.3).
- •Larkdale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Dillard 6-12 does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Dillard 6-12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.9% vs 74.7%).
- •Larkdale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 22.2).
- •Dillard 6-12 is the larger school with 1,998 students compared with 399.
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 Dillard 6-12 better than Larkdale Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dillard 6-12 and Larkdale Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Lauderhill in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dillard 6-12: 1,998. Larkdale Elementary School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dillard 6-12 and Larkdale Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dillard 6-12 is 526th of 576 and Larkdale Elementary School is 2086th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).