West Florence High School
West Florence High School serves 1,790 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
West Florence High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
West Florence High School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
West Florence High School's student population of 1,790 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,790 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 106 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Florence High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of West Florence High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #329 out of 1142 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | 43% | 34% |
| White | 51% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.62 |
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Graduation Rate | 85% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Florence 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Florence High School is Florence Career Center (5.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Henry L. Sneed Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Delmae Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Florence Delmae Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 687 students
1.5 miles
1211 South Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8448 1.5 K-4 687 - Florence Carver Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 562 students
1.6 miles
515 North Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8156 1.6 K-4 562 - Florence Child Development Center At Woods Road Grades: PK | 175 students
1.9 miles
1400 Woods Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-6006 1.9 PK 175 - Florence Royall Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 640 students
1.9 miles
1101 Cheraw Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8167 1.9 K-6 640 - Florence Lucy T. Davis Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 591 students
2.0 miles
201 Westfield Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-5977 2.0 K-4 591
School Reviews
| 5 I believe that West Florence High School is an excellent school for students who are academically competitive. As any school, there are both students and teachers who are indifferent about their career or position, however, for the most part, there are many bright students and excellent teachers. With those who are encouraging, peers and administrators, the WF environment is great for anyone who has goals and determination. As far as social influence goes, the school is not very diverse. Cliques are distinguishable but you either belong in one or the other. Bullying may occur occasionally, but for the most part, many of the WF students would not allow such behavior towards their peers, friend or not. I am currently a senior at this school and I don't necessarily partake in the social patterns of my peers within the school walls, but from what I can observe as a young person, it is a pleasurable school. WF administrators, teachers, ad staff are all great people with large impacts. - Posted by Student/Alumni - adahy |
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