For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 381 students in Florence County, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Florence County, WI are Florence High School, Florence Middle School and Florence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Florence County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Florence County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Olive Ave
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Florence Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Olive Ave
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Gr: 7-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5844 Bill Anderson Dr
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Gr: PK-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Florence County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Florence County, WI include Florence High School, Florence Middle School and Florence Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Florence County?
3 public schools are located in Florence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence County?
Florence County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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