Florence High School vs. Richland High School
Should I attend Florence High School or Richland 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 Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Richland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 720 students in grades 9-12, Florence High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 836 students in grades 7-12, Richland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
720 students
836 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#346 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#336 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
153
Grade 8 Students
-
132
Grade 9 Students
184
163
Grade 10 Students
211
135
Grade 11 Students
157
108
Grade 12 Students
157
127
Ungraded Students
11
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
13%
% Black
13%
28%
% White
83%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%