Best Schools in Florence, AR
Florence, AR has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,457 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, 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, AR
The top high schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Star City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 444 Students
2. Drew Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drew Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
3. Dumas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
Best Middle Schools in Florence, AR
The top middle schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drew Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drew Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 373 Students
2. Star City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students
3. Dumas Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Florence, AR
The top elementary schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drew Central Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drew Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 573 Students
2. Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
3. Reed Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Florence, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Florence, AR has a total population of 250 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Florence, AR
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, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Florence, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Florence, AR.
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, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Florence, AR
How many schools are in Florence, AR?
Florence, AR has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,457 students in total.
How do schools in Florence perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Florence score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, 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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