Top Rankings
Florence City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,584 students in Florence City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Florence City School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
4,584 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
254 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Florence City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 143 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
585 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
10%
# Black Students
1,311 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
28%
32%
# White Students
2,184 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
48%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
456 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
361
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
394
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
357
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
339
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
345
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
324
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
309
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
353
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
354
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
392
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
376
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
327
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
335
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,904 is higher than the state median of $12,314. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,569 is higher than the state median of $11,880. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$33 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$32 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,904
$12,314
Spending / Student
$12,569
$11,880
Best Florence City School District Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kilby Laboratory School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
611 N Pine St
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills School
Math: 39% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Stovall Dr
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 768-2500
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 768-2500
Grades: PK-4
| 848 students
Rank: #33.
Hibbett School
Math: 30% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2800
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2800
Grades: 5-6
| 597 students
Rank: #44.
Florence Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
648 North Cherry
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3100
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3100
Grades: 7-8
| 707 students
Rank: #55.
Florence High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Bradshaw Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2200
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2200
Grades: 10-12
| 1,038 students
Rank: #66.
Weeden Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Baldwin Street
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2900
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2900
Grades: PK-4
| 413 students
Rank: #77.
Harlan Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2233 Mcburney Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2700
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2700
Grades: PK-4
| 423 students
Rank: n/an/a
1203 Bradshaw Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2400
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2400
Grades: 9
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
Florence Learning Center
Alternative School
610 W College St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florence City School District?
Florence City School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,584 students.
What is the rank of Florence City School District?
Florence City School District is ranked #43 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 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 Alabama school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Florence City School District?
48% of Florence City School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence City School District?
Florence City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Florence City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,569 is higher than the state median of $11,880. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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