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Best Schools in Florence, AL
Florence, AL has 24 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 11 elementary) serving 12,634 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Florence exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Florence, AL
The top high schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brooks High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 755 Students
2. Lauderdale County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 543 Students
3. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 603 Students
4. Florence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence City • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1034 Students
5. Wilson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 671 Students
6. Rogers High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 555 Students
7. Colbert County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 455 Students
Best Middle Schools in Florence, AL
The top middle schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Florence Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 689 Students
2. Hibbett School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence City • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 582 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Florence, AL
The top elementary schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kilby Laboratory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 171 Students
2. Forest Hills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 831 Students
3. Brooks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 903 Students
4. Hatton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 242 Students
5. Wilson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 577 Students
6. Underwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 325 Students
7. Rogers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 604 Students
8. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 714 Students
9. Weeden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 424 Students
10. Harlan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 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.
Questions About Schools in Florence, AL
How many schools are in Florence, AL?
Florence, AL has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 12,634 students in total.
How do schools in Florence perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Florence score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Florence exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Florence?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Florence
13 of 14 schools in Florence carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
A: 4B: 5C: 4
All 14 public schools we grade in Florence. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (4)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (5)
- Harlan Elementary School
- Rogers Elementary School
- Underwood Elementary School
- Weeden Elementary School
- Wilson Elementary School
Other schools and academies (4)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.