Florence High School vs. Brooks High School
Should I attend Florence High School or Brooks High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Florence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,038 students in grades 10-12, Florence High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 747 students in grades 7-12, Brooks High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
10-12
7-12
Total Students
1,038 students
747 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#568 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#651 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
133
Grade 8 Students
-
114
Grade 9 Students
-
127
Grade 10 Students
376
132
Grade 11 Students
327
129
Grade 12 Students
335
112
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
4%
% Black
28%
5%
% White
49%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
