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

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 853 Students

2. Northridge High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1145 Students

3. Tishomingo County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 603 Students

4. Florence High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Florence City • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1034 Students

5. Lauderdale County High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 543 Students

6. Brooks High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 755 Students

7. Central High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 603 Students

8. Wilson High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 671 Students

9. Colbert Heights High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colbert County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 484 Students

10. Rogers High School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students

2. Northridge Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students

3. Florence Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Florence City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 689 Students

4. Hibbett School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students

2. Kilby Laboratory School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Florence City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 171 Students

3. Forest Hills School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Florence City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 831 Students

4. Brooks Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 903 Students

5. Weeden Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Florence City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 424 Students

6. Underwood Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 325 Students

7. Harlan Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Florence City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 402 Students

8. Howell Graves Preschool

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 340 Students

9. Webster Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 220 Students

10. Central Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

17,796

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

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

D+

19.09 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.98 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,961 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Florence, AL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations