Harbordale Elementary School vs Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 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
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students
| Measure | Harbordale Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #358 of 2,187 | #326 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5554 of 50,301 | #5056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 494 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 83% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.0 vs 79.9).
- •Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •Harbordale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 31.6%).
- •Harbordale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.0).
- •Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School is the larger school with 609 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 Virginia Shuman Young 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 Harbordale Elementary School and Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbordale Elementary School: 494. Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbordale Elementary School and Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School rank in Florida?
Harbordale Elementary School is 358th of 2,187 and Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School is 326th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).