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| Metric | Broward County School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 254,732 | 3,700 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 329 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,362/yr | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 7/10 — Good | — | Above average |
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Ranked against 74 rated districts in FL → 68th percentile → 7/10.
Source: Florida Dept. of Education FAST ELA & Mathematics, 2024. Full methodology →
About Broward County School District
Broward County School District is the public school district assigned to zip code 33308 in Broward, Florida. Serving students from 7th – 12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 33308. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Funding and Resources
Broward County School District spent $10,362 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), roughly in line with Florida’s statewide $10,500 estimate. Of the district’s 2019 graduating cohort of 19,830 students, an estimated 90% earned a diploma within four years (EDFacts adjusted cohort graduation rate).
District Scale and Program Breadth
At 1 schools serving grades 7th – 12th, Broward County School District qualifies as a small, community-focused district serving students from 7th – 12th. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Understanding the 7/10 Rating
With a rating of 7/10 (good), Broward County School District ranks among Florida’s above-average-rated school systems. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Florida’s FAST ELA & Mathematics assessments (2024 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Florida is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Broward County School District earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Florida. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 33308
Children in zip code 33308 are assigned to Broward County School District for public school enrollment, covering grades 7th – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 33308, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Broward County School District at (954)202-3500 or visit www.charterschoolsusa.com/. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Florida districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Broward
For families considering a purchase in the Broward area, district assignment matters financially. Because Broward County School District serves zip code 33308, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 33308 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Florida, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Broward County School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 33308.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Broward County School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 33308 data.