Best Schools in Florence County, SC
Florence County, SC has a total of 60 schools including 19 high schools, 10 middle schools and 30 elementary schools. A total of 28,759 students attend Florence County, SC schools. On average, schools in Florence County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Florence County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Florence County, SC
Florence County, SC has 19 high schools with 10,574 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 County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Florence County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Hannah Pamplico High
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Florence 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
2. South Florence High
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Florence 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1643 Students
3. West Florence High
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Florence 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
4. Lamar High
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Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 269 Students
5. Johnsonville High
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Florence 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 350 Students
6. Wilson High
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Florence 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1365 Students
7. J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet
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Florence 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 521 Students
8. Darlington High
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Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1054 Students
9. Lake City High
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Florence 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 592 Students
10. Hemingway High
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Williamsburg 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 205 Students
Best Middle Schools in Florence County, SC
Florence County, SC has 10 middle schools with 6,265 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 County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Florence County exceed expectations.
1. John W. Moore Middle
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Florence 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1044 Students
2. Spaulding Middle
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Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
3. Darlington Middle
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Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 919 Students
4. Johnsonville Middle
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Florence 05 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 368 Students
5. C. E. Murray Middle
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Williamsburg 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 131 Students
6. Williams Middle
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Florence 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 836 Students
7. Southside Middle
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Florence 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1100 Students
8. Henry L. Sneed Middle
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Florence 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 Students
9. Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High
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Florence 03 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 209 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Florence County, SC
Florence County, SC has 30 elementary schools with 11,306 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 County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Florence County meet expectations.
1. Royall Elementary
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Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 478 Students
2. Carver Elementary
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Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 570 Students
3. Briggs Elementary
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Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 434 Students
4. Delmae Heights Elementary
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Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 981 Students
5. Lucy T. Davis Elementary
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Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 564 Students
6. Dewey-carter Elementary
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Florence 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 583 Students
7. Johnsonville Elementary
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Florence 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 507 Students
8. Mclaurin Elementary
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Florence 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 957 Students
9. Greenwood Elementary
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Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 542 Students
10. J. C. Lynch Elementary
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Florence 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 370 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Florence County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Florence County, SC has a total population of 137,059 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Florence County, SC
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 County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Florence County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Florence County, SC.
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 County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
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