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Broward County Schools & Education

Broward County, Florida

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

35/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

89.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,330

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,118

School Score

35/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

#37

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Broward County

Measured School Summary

Broward County faces educational challenges with a school score of 35/100 and a graduation rate of 89.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,330 per pupil, Broward County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 3% below the Florida average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Broward County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

334 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

35/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #37 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.

Completion

89.6%

0.2 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,330

$212 above the state average

School coverage

334

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Broward County has 334 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Broward County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

BROWARD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 329 of 334 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#37

of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

BROWARD

Elementary to high school visible

254,732 students

Elementary 195Middle 49High 65Other 20

329 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

BROWARD is the largest listed district slice, with 329 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Broward County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Comparison context

Compare Broward County With Nearby School Markets

Broward County appears in curated regional school comparisons where parents commonly weigh county lines, housing tradeoffs, commute, and district boundaries before narrowing to individual schools.

South Florida

Miami-Dade County vs Broward County vs Palm Beach County Schools

This page is for families comparing South Florida at the county level before narrowing to districts, magnets, and commute corridors.

Compared with

Miami-Dade County, FL and Palm Beach County, FL

Current leader

Palm Beach County, FL at 51/100

Graduation-rate leader: Palm Beach County, FL at 90.1%

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Education Overview

About Schools in Broward County, Florida

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

One of the Nation's Largest School Systems

Broward County operates an immense educational network of 334 public schools serving over 256,000 students. The infrastructure includes 196 elementary, 49 middle, and 68 high schools, along with 21 specialized centers. This scale makes it one of the most comprehensive and complex school systems in the United States.

A Powerhouse District with Extensive Charters

The Broward District manages 254,732 students, making it the primary educational engine for the region. Charter schools are exceptionally popular here, with 95 schools making up 28.4% of the total landscape. This provides families with an unparalleled number of choices, from traditional neighborhood schools to specialized charter programs.

Large-Scale Suburban Academic Life

The vast majority of schools (252) are located in suburban areas, creating a classic South Florida educational feel. Schools are large, with an average enrollment of 776 students, and Cypress Bay High School leads the way with a massive 4,716 students. Attending school here means being part of a large, diverse, and vibrant community.

School Overview

Total Schools

334

in Broward County

Reported Enrollment

256,178

334 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

95

28% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary196
Middle49
High68
Other21

1 School District in Broward County

BROWARD

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329 schools
254,732 students enrolled
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334 Public Schools in Broward County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 93 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 334 matching schools

CYPRESS BAY HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

WESTON, 33332 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High4,716 students

WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

DAVIE, 33325 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,566 students

MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

PARKLAND, 33076 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,504 students

CORAL GLADES HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

CORAL SPRINGS, 33065 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,762 students

J. P. TARAVELLA HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

CORAL SPRINGS, 33071 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,586 students

WEST BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

PEMBROKE PINES, 33029 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,586 students

CHARLES W FLANAGAN HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

PEMBROKE PINES, 33028 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,475 students

SOUTH BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

HOLLYWOOD, 33020 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,397 students

COOPER CITY HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

COOPER CITY, 33328 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,352 students

MONARCH HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

COCONUT CREEK, 33073 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,344 students

CORAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

CORAL SPRINGS, 33065 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,320 students

PIPER HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

LAUDERHILL, 33351 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,310 students

DILLARD 6-12

BROWARD

FORT LAUDERDALE, 33311 / City: Midsize

Profile6–12High2,279 students

DEERFIELD BEACH HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

DEERFIELD BEACH, 33441 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,251 students

FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

FORT LAUDERDALE, 33305 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,228 students

NOVA HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

DAVIE, 33314 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,227 students

SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

PLANTATION, 33317 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,224 students

FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BROWARD

WESTON, 33332 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle2,178 students

CITY/PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

PEMBROKE PINES, 33331 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–12Charter2,115 students

MCARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL

BROWARD

HOLLYWOOD, 33024 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,050 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

73 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,330

State avg $6,118

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Florida counties have the highest graduation rates?
Lafayette County (97.0%), Columbia County (96.0%), and Seminole County (95.0%) currently lead Florida among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Florida?
Across Florida counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,118. The highest current county values are Monroe County ($9,238), Jefferson County ($9,157), and Franklin County ($7,953). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Broward County?
Broward County has a school score of 35/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Broward County?
The high school graduation rate in Broward County is 89.6%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Broward County spend per student?
Broward County spends $6,330 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Broward County, Florida — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Broward County, Florida?

Broward County operates an immense educational network of 334 public schools serving over 256,000 students. The infrastructure includes 196 elementary, 49 middle, and 68 high schools, along with 21 specialized centers. This scale makes it one of the most comprehensive and complex school systems in the United States.

What are the major school districts in Broward County, Florida?

The Broward District manages 254,732 students, making it the primary educational engine for the region. Charter schools are exceptionally popular here, with 95 schools making up 28.4% of the total landscape. This provides families with an unparalleled number of choices, from traditional neighborhood schools to specialized charter programs.

What is the school experience like in Broward County?

The vast majority of schools (252) are located in suburban areas, creating a classic South Florida educational feel. Schools are large, with an average enrollment of 776 students, and Cypress Bay High School leads the way with a massive 4,716 students. Attending school here means being part of a large, diverse, and vibrant community.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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