Best Schools in Florence, AL
Florence, AL has a total of 33 schools including 15 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 17,796 students attend Florence, AL schools. On average, schools in Florence score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Florence meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Florence, AL
Florence, AL has 15 high schools with 8,557 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Florence score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Florence don't meet expectations.
1. Muscle Shoals High School
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Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 853 Students
2. Northridge High School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1145 Students
3. Tishomingo County High School
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Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 603 Students
4. Florence High School
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Florence City • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1034 Students
5. Lauderdale County High School
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Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 543 Students
6. Brooks High School
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Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 755 Students
7. Central High School
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Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 603 Students
8. Wilson High School
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Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 671 Students
9. Colbert Heights High School
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Colbert County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 484 Students
10. Rogers High School
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Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 555 Students
Best Middle Schools in Florence, AL
Florence, AL has 5 middle schools with 2,999 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Florence score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Florence meet expectations.
1. Muscle Shoals Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
2. Northridge Middle School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
3. Florence Middle School
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Florence City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 689 Students
4. Hibbett School
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Florence City • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 582 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Florence, AL
Florence, AL has 13 elementary schools with 6,240 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Florence score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Florence exceed expectations.
1. Rock Quarry Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
2. Kilby Laboratory School
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Florence City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 171 Students
3. Forest Hills School
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Florence City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 831 Students
4. Brooks Elementary School
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Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 903 Students
5. Weeden Elementary School
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Florence City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 424 Students
6. Underwood Elementary School
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Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 325 Students
7. Harlan Elementary School
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Florence City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 402 Students
8. Howell Graves Preschool
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Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 340 Students
9. Webster Elementary School
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Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 220 Students
10. Central Elementary School
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Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 714 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Florence, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Florence, AL has a total population of 59,188 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Florence, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Florence, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Florence, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Florence, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Florence, AL Internet Health Assessment.
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