Top Rankings
Florence City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,489 students in Florence City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Florence City School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
4,489 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
265 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Florence City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 145 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.62
# American Indian Students
6 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
597 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
11%
# Black Students
1,250 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
28%
32%
# White Students
2,090 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
47%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
498 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
353
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
388
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
356
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
345
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
329
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
321
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
300
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
325
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
364
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
356
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
382
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
353
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
299
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,579 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,660 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,579
$12,892
Spending / Student
$13,660
$12,112
Best Florence City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kilby Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
611 N Pine St
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Stovall Dr
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 768-2500
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 768-2500
Grades: PK-4
| 831 students
Rank: #33.
Hibbett School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2800
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2800
Grades: 5-6
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
Florence Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
648 North Cherry
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3100
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3100
Grades: 7-8
| 689 students
Rank: #55.
Weeden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Baldwin Street
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2900
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2900
Grades: PK-4
| 424 students
Rank: #66.
Harlan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2233 Mcburney Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2700
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2700
Grades: PK-4
| 402 students
Rank: #77.
Florence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bradshaw Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2200
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2200
Grades: 10-12
| 1,034 students
Rank: n/an/a
Florence Freshman Center
Magnet School
1203 Bradshaw Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2400
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2400
Grades: 9
| 356 students
Rank: n/an/a
Florence Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
610 W College St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florence City School District?
Florence City School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,489 students.
What is the rank of Florence City School District?
Florence City School District is ranked #41 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Florence City School District?
47% of Florence City School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence City School District?
Florence City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Florence City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,660 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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