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Florence County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 369 students in Florence County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Florence County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
369 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Florence County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#295 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.6%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
9%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,848 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,249 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,848
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,249
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Florence County School District Public Schools (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
How many schools belong to Florence County School District?
Florence County School District manages 3 public schools serving 369 students.
What is the rank of Florence County School District?
Florence County School District is ranked #300 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (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 Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Florence County School District?
91% of Florence County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence County School District?
Florence County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Florence County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,249 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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