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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 332 students in Florence School District 14-1. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 41% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
332 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
96%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,018 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,389 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,018
$13,121
Spending / Student
$10,389
$12,623
Best Florence School District 14-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florence High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Florence Middle School - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
Rank: #33.
Florence Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florence School District 14-1?
Florence School District 14-1 manages 3 public schools serving 332 students.
What is the rank of Florence School District 14-1?
Florence School District 14-1 is ranked #99 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?
96% of Florence School District 14-1 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence School District 14-1?
Florence School District 14-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to 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 $10,389 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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