Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary vs Sunland Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students
Sunland Park Academy
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
353 students
| Measure | Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary Miami, Florida | Sunland Park Academy Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1839 of 2,187 | #1161 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #32192 of 50,301 | #19400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 353 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Miami | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunland Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 39.6).
- •Sunland Park Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Sunland Park Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 73.4%).
- •Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.8).
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 Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary better than Sunland Park Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sunland Park Academy ranks higher (58.3 vs 39.6 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 Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary and Sunland Park Academy?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Miami and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary: 353. Sunland Park Academy: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary and Sunland Park Academy rank in Florida?
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary is 1839th of 2,187 and Sunland Park Academy is 1161st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).