For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,993 students in Florence 03 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Florence 03 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% 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
8 Schools
1,281 Schools
# Students
2,993 Students
789,960 Students
# Teachers
219 Teachers
54,656 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Florence 03 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 76% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 81 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Graduation Rate
76%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.66
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
174 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
13%
# Black Students
1,866 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
62%
31%
# White Students
830 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
28%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
110 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
150
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
244
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
254
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
211
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
215
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
221
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
188
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
248
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
218
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
311
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
226
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
165
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
150
50,551
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,932 is higher than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,032 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,932
$15,297
Spending / Student
$15,032
$14,891
Best Florence 03 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
652 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-3321
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-3321
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
J. C. Lynch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 Hicks Road
Coward, SC 29530
(843) 389-3323
Coward, SC 29530
(843) 389-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Grades: 6-12
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Scranton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Us 52 Highway
Scranton, SC 29591
(843) 389-2531
Scranton, SC 29591
(843) 389-2531
Grades: PK-6
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Olanta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 North Jones Road
Olanta, SC 29114
(843) 396-4457
Olanta, SC 29114
(843) 396-4457
Grades: PK-6
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Main Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
318 East Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2221
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2221
Grades: 3-6
| 334 students
Rank: #77.
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 Carver Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8651
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8651
Grades: 7-8
| 209 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake City Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
906 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2353
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2353
Grades: PK-2
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florence 03 School District?
Florence 03 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,993 students.
What is the rank of Florence 03hool District?
Florence 03hool District is ranked #61 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence 03hool District?
62% of Florence 03hool District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence 03hool District?
Florence 03hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Florence 03hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,032 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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