West Florence High School vs. South Florence High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Florence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
South Florence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,731 students in grades 9-12, West Florence High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 1,624 students in grades 9-12, South Florence High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,731 students
1,624 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#69 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#79 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
86%
Graduation Rate
90%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
515
486
Grade 10 Students
453
402
Grade 11 Students
348
359
Grade 12 Students
415
377
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
40%
45%
% White
45%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%