Top Rankings
Florence 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 16,024 students in Florence 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Florence 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
25 Schools
1,281 Schools
# Students
16,024 Students
789,960 Students
# Teachers
1,124 Teachers
54,656 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Florence 01 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 81 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.66
# American Indian Students
15 Students
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
264 Students
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
920 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
13%
# Black Students
8,744 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
55%
31%
# White Students
4,887 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
30%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,190 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
573
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
1,183
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,173
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,116
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,134
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,142
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,210
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,221
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,202
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,255
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,450
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,297
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,010
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,058
50,551
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,582 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,160 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$218 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$243 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,582
$15,297
Spending / Student
$15,160
$14,891
Best Florence 01 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Florence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
221 North Beltline Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8472
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8472
Grades: 9-12
| 1,807 students
Rank: #22.
South Florence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3200 South Irby Street
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8190
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8190
Grades: 9-12
| 1,643 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1411 Old Marion Highway
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8440
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8440
Grades: 9-12
| 1,365 students
Rank: #44.
Royall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Cheraw Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8167
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8167
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Lucy T. Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Westfield Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-5977
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-5977
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #66.
Briggs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1012 Congaree Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8169
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8169
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #77.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 North Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8156
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8156
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #88.
Delmae Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1211 South Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8448
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8448
Grades: K-5
| 981 students
Rank: #99.
Dewey-carter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4937 South Irby Street
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 664-8479
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 664-8479
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #1010.
John W. Moore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 Westfield Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8171
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8171
Grades: 6-8
| 1,044 students
Rank: #1111.
Mclaurin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Mcmillan Lane
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8457
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8457
Grades: PK-5
| 957 students
Rank: #1212.
Savannah Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2348 Savannah Grove Road
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 664-8463
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 664-8463
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #1313.
Greenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 East Howe Springs Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8451
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8451
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1414.
Williams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1119 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8162
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8162
Grades: 6-8
| 836 students
Rank: #1515.
Henry L. Sneed Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Ebenezer Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1199
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1199
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #1616.
Southside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 W. Jones Paul Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8467
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8467
Grades: 6-8
| 1,100 students
Rank: #1717.
Henry Timrod Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 East Old Marion Highway
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8454
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8454
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #1818.
North Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8159
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8159
Grades: PK-6
| 464 students
Rank: #1919.
Wallace Gregg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 Francis Marion Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8481
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8481
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #2020.
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1209 North Douglas Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
Rank: #2121.
Theodore Lester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 East Palmetto Street
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8459
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8459
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
Advantage Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
126 East Howe Springs Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8464
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8464
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Brockington Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
304 Kemper Street
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: n/an/a
Child Development Center At Woods Road
Magnet School
1400 Woods Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-6006
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-6006
Grades: PK
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
R.n. Beck Child Development Center
Magnet School
1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Grades: PK
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florence 01 School District?
Florence 01 School District manages 25 public schools serving 16,024 students.
What is the rank of Florence 01hool District?
Florence 01hool District is ranked #30 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Florence 01hool District?
55% of Florence 01hool District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence 01hool District?
Florence 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Florence 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,160 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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