How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Broward | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Lake City, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 254,732 | 9,887 |
| Number of Schools | 328 | 17 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Broward | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,419 | $10,799 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.2% | 26.9% |
| State Revenue | 31.2% | 52.5% |
| Local Revenue | 49.6% | 20.7% |
Broward
Federal State Local
Columbia
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Broward | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.2% | 55.8% |
| African American | 42.3% | 24.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.7% | 10.6% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.5% | 63.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Broward | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 623 | 37 |
| Schools with AP | 43 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 448.7:1 | 513:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.8% | 37.0% |
School Types
Broward
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 90
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Columbia
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.