For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,225 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 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,281 Schools
# Students
1,225 Students
789,960 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
54,656 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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
0.53
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
355 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
29%
31%
# White Students
767 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
63%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
82
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
84
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
92
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
122
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
89
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
64
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
75
50,551
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,140 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,730 is less than the state median of $14,891. 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
$13,140
$15,297
Spending / Student
$12,730
$14,891
Best Florence 05 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnsonville High School
Magnet 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
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Johnsonville Elementary School
Magnet 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-4
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Johnsonville Middle School
Magnet 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: 5-8
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florence 05 School District?
Florence 05 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,225 students.
What is the rank of Florence 05hool District?
Florence 05hool District is ranked #42 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?
63% of Florence 05hool District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence 05hool District?
Florence 05hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Florence 05hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,730 is less than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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