Florence School District 14-1

515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Florence School District 14-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 352 students in Florence School District 14-1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Florence School District 14-1 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
352 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Florence School District 14-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#103 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

38%
42%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
51%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50-59%
42%
(21-22)
≥80%
82%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
11%
22.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.53

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
14%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
97%
66%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,778 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,602 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,163 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$4 MM
$2,227 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$11,778
$14,736

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$12,602
$15,173

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Florence School District 14-1 Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Florence Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Florence Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Florence School District 14-1?
Florence School District 14-1 manages 3 public schools serving 352 students.
What is the rank of Florence School District 14-1?
Florence School District 14-1 is ranked #104 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Florence School District 14-1?
97% of Florence School District 14-1 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence School District 14-1?
Florence School District 14-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Florence School District 14-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,602 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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