Harbordale Elementary School vs Stranahan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbordale Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Stranahan High School
Fort Lauderdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,286 students
| Measure | Harbordale Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Stranahan High School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #358 of 2,187 | #473 of 576 |
| National rank | #5554 of 50,301 | #12272 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 494 | 1,286 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 1,286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 35% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbordale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 34.7).
- •Harbordale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 35%).
- •Harbordale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 38%).
- •Harbordale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 49.8%).
- •Harbordale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 24.3).
- •Stranahan High School is the larger school with 1,286 students compared with 494.
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 Harbordale Elementary School better than Stranahan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Harbordale Elementary School ranks higher (79.0 vs 34.7 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 Harbordale Elementary School and Stranahan High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbordale Elementary School: 494. Stranahan High School: 1,286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbordale Elementary School and Stranahan High School rank in Florida?
Harbordale Elementary School is 358th of 2,187 and Stranahan High School is 473rd of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).