Florence High School ranked #762 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #159 in 2016, indicating a downward trend in overall performance among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 27%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency stood at 27%, also lower than the Alabama state average of 47%, with science proficiency at 26%, below the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment represented 53% of the 1,074 students, reflecting a diverse student body with significant Hispanic and Black populations; enrollment remained stable around 1,034 to 1,074 students in recent years.
The school served grades 10 through 12 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 and had 354 students eligible for free lunch, accounting for approximately 33% of enrollment.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, with 94% of students graduating in 2023 compared to 88% statewide.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Florence High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Florence, AL, covering approximately 26.3 square miles. Most students typically drive 5-10 minutes to school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 3.1 miles and the furthest edge located 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florence High School's student population of 1,101 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,101 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Florence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#762 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence High School's ranking?
Florence High School is ranked #762 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Florence High School often compared to?
Florence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooks High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florence High School?
The graduation rate of Florence High School is 94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Florence High School?
1,101 students attend Florence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Florence High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florence High School?
Florence High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florence High School offer ?
Florence High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Florence High School part of?
Florence High School is part of Florence City School District.
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