South Florence High School

3200 South Irby Street
Florence, SC 29505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,624 students in grades 9-12, South Florence High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,624 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in SC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 86% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Florence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

South Florence High School's student population of 1,624 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,624 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
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School Rankings

South Florence High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Florence High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#79 out of 1095 schools
(Top 10%)
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58%
39%
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86%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
45%
32%
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White
41%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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92%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Florence High School's ranking?
South Florence High School is ranked #79 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are South Florence High School often compared to?
South Florence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Florence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Florence High School?
The graduation rate of South Florence High School is 92%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Florence High School?
1,624 students attend South Florence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of South Florence High School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Florence High School?
South Florence High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Florence High School offer ?
South Florence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Florence High School part of?
South Florence High School is part of Florence 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,624 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 92% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 86% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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