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Florence 03 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,140 students in Florence 03 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 15% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
3,140 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Florence 03 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 78 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 83 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
48%
Graduation Rate
69%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.65
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
167 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
12%
# Black Students
1,996 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
64%
32%
# White Students
857 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
27%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
102 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
154
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
252
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
246
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
227
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
206
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
260
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
203
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
245
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
252
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
324
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
199
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
179
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
163
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,186 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,329 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,186
$15,453
Spending / Student
$14,329
$15,044
Best Florence 03 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
652 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-3321
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-3321
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
Rank: #22.
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
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
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
J. C. Lynch Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 Hicks Road
Coward, SC 29530
(843) 389-3323
Coward, SC 29530
(843) 389-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Scranton Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Us 52 Highway
Scranton, SC 29591
(843) 389-2531
Scranton, SC 29591
(843) 389-2531
Grades: PK-6
| 380 students
Rank: #55.
Olanta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 North Jones Road
Olanta, SC 29114
(843) 396-4457
Olanta, SC 29114
(843) 396-4457
Grades: PK-6
| 244 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
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
| 350 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
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
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
906 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2353
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2353
Grades: PK-2
| 385 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florence 03 School District?
Florence 03 School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,140 students.
What is the rank of Florence 03 School District?
Florence 03 School District is ranked #64 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Florence 03 School District?
64% of Florence 03 School District students are Black, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence 03 School District?
Florence 03 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Florence 03 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,329 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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