For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,390 students in Florence, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Florence, AL are Central High School, Florence Middle School and Wilson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Florence have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Florence, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Grades: 7-12
| 603 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Florence Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
648 North Cherry
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3100
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3100
Grades: 7-8
| 649 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7601 Highway 17
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 764-8470
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 764-8470
Grades: 7-12
| 599 students
Rank: #44.
Rogers High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Rogers Ln
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 757-3106
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 757-3106
Grades: 7-12
| 539 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
| n/a students
Florence, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1701 Cole St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2300
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2300
Grades: PK-4
| 224 students
12101 Highway 157 N
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-4816
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-4816
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
611 North Pine Street
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Grades: PK-6
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Florence, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Florence, AL include Central High School, Florence Middle School and Wilson High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Florence?
5 public middle schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Florence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Florence include: Central High School vs. Wilson High School, Wilson High School vs. Central High School
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