For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,218 students in Florence 05 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Florence 05 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
1,218 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Florence 05 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 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 81 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.67
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,294 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
14,678 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
106,236 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
333 Students
248,106 Students
% Black Students
27%
31%
# White Students
773 Students
373,634 Students
% White Students
64%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
66 Students
47,903 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
27,303
# Students in K Grade:
100
54,200
# Students in 1st Grade:
84
56,847
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
58,232
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
57,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
86
57,861
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
58,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
84
58,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
96
59,444
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
60,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
71,959
# Students in 10th Grade:
94
63,852
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
57,101
# Students in 12th Grade:
63
52,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,216 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,803 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,216
$15,220
Spending / Student
$12,803
$14,817
Best Florence 05 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnsonville High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
237 Georgetown Highway
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2707
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2707
Grades: 9-12
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Johnsonville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 East Marion Street
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2955
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2955
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Johnsonville Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Maple Street
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2066
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2066
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florence 05 School District?
Florence 05 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,218 students.
What is the rank of Florence 05hool District?
Florence 05hool District is ranked #44 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 05hool District?
64% of Florence 05hool District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence 05hool District?
Florence 05hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Florence 05hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,803 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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