Fort Lauderdale High School vs North Side Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Lauderdale High School
Fort Lauderdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,260 students
North Side Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
| Measure | Fort Lauderdale High School Fort Lauderdale, Florida | North Side Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 576 | #1883 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5217 of 16,910 | #33305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,260 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 2,260 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| 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 38.0).
- •Fort Lauderdale High School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Fort Lauderdale High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •Fort Lauderdale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 69.9%).
- •North Side Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 24.6).
- •Fort Lauderdale High School is the larger school with 2,260 students compared with 266.
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 Fort Lauderdale High School better than North Side Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Lauderdale High School ranks higher (62.2 vs 38.0 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 Fort Lauderdale High School and North Side Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Lauderdale High School: 2,260. North Side Elementary School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Lauderdale High School and North Side Elementary School rank in Florida?
Fort Lauderdale High School is 159th of 576 and North Side Elementary School is 1883rd of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).