For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,506 students in Florence, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 362 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Florence, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Florence, MS are Florence Elementary School, Mclaurin Attendance Center and Florence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Florence have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Florence, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
285 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
Grades: 3-5
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Mclaurin Attendance Center
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Tiger Drive
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Grades: 7-12
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Florence Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Beverly Drive
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2862
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2862
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #44.
Florence High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
232 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2205
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2205
Grades: 9-12
| 720 students
Rank: #55.
Mclaurin Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2693 Star Road
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2127
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2127
Grades: PK-6
| 556 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-5724
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-5724
Grades: K-2
| 550 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Florence, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Florence, MS include Florence Elementary School, Mclaurin Attendance Center and Florence Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Florence, MS?
6 public schools are located in Florence, MS.
What percentage of students in Florence, MS go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Florence, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Florence, MS?
Florence, MS public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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