West Florence High School
- West Florence High School serves 1,851 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 49%.
Top Placements
West Florence High School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- West Florence High School's student population of 1,851 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,851 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 100 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Florence High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Florence High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #151 out of 1,130 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 44% | 34% |
| White | 51% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.43 |
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| Graduation Rate | 89% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Florence 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 609 students
1.5 miles
1211 South Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843)664-8448 1.5 K-4 609 - Florence Carver Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 570 students
1.6 miles
515 North Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843)664-8156 1.6 K-4 570 - Florence Child Development Center At Woods Road Grades: PK | 163 students
1.9 miles
1400 Woods Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843)799-6006 1.9 PK 163 - Florence Royall Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 653 students
1.9 miles
1101 Cheraw Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843)664-8167 1.9 K-6 653 - Florence Lucy T. Davis Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 605 students
2.0 miles
201 Westfield Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843)665-5977 2.0 K-4 605
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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