Total enrollment
244,464
-28,171 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
Broward County
Florida · Public K-12
Public-school families in Broward County pick from 338 schools serving the county's roughly 244,502 K-12 students, with a mix of 204 elementary, 48 middle, and 65 high.
7-year change in Broward County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
326
-7 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
16%
was 21%
% Hispanic
39%
was 34%
% Black
38%
was 39%
% Asian
4%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,977,129
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
338
6 districts
Enrollment
244,502
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$77,633
Above Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.4%
Below Florida avg
Elementary
204
116,432 students
Middle
48
42,371 students
High
65
83,028 students
Combined / other
21
2,671 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
BROWARD
243,591 students · 6 districts in Broward County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Broward County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
36.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
41
20.8% under 18
Test scores in Broward County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 292 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- SOMERSET ACADEMY MIRAMAR SOUTH· 100.0%
- BROWARD VIRTUAL FRANCHISE· 94.7%
- ATLANTIC TECHNICAL COLLEGE· 94.5%
- MCFATTER TECHNICAL COLLEGE· 93.0%
- POMPANO BEACH HIGH SCHOOL· 92.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
Cities in Broward County
Hollywood38 schoolsFort Lauderdale33 schoolsCoral Springs31 schoolsPembroke Pines29 schoolsMiramar24 schoolsPompano Beach24 schoolsDavie16 schoolsPlantation12 schoolsSunrise12 schoolsMargate11 schoolsLauderhill10 schoolsNorth Lauderdale10 schoolsWeston10 schoolsCoconut Creek9 schoolsMiami8 schoolsCooper City7 schoolsFt Lauderdale7 schoolsLauderdale Lakes7 schoolsOakland Park7 schoolsDeerfield Beach5 schoolsHallandale Beach5 schoolsTamarac5 schoolsParkland4 schoolsWilton Manors4 schoolsDania Beach3 schoolsSouthwest Ranches3 schoolsFt. Lauderdale2 schoolsPembroke Park2 schools
About Broward County
Across the expansive Florida county of Broward County of about 1,977,129 residents, the public-school footprint covers 338 schools and about 244,502 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $77,633, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 14% higher than the Florida median.
In terms of grade levels, Broward County consists of 204 elementary schools (116,432 students), 48 middle schools (42,371), 65 high schools (83,028), and 21 combined or other schools.
BROWARD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 243,591 students on its own.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Broward County has decreased 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 272,635 students to 244,464. Broward County now counts 326 public schools, down from 333 in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment rose from 34% to 39%.
On this page, the community for Broward County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Broward County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data