Serving 719 students in grades 9-12, Florence High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Florence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Florence High School's student population of 719 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Florence High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#305 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
14%
47%
White
79%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
62%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence High School's ranking?
Florence High School is ranked #305 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Florence High School often compared to?
Florence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richland High School, Brandon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florence High School?
The graduation rate of Florence High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Florence High School?
719 students attend Florence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Florence High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence High School?
Florence High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Florence High School offer ?
Florence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Florence High School part of?
Florence High School is part of Rankin Co School District.
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