Best Schools in Florence County, SC
Florence County, SC has 62 public schools (11 high, 10 middle, 31 elementary) serving 29,930 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Florence County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Florence County, SC
The top high schools in Florence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hemingway High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 205 Students
2. South Florence High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1643 Students
3. West Florence High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
4. Marion High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
5. Hannah Pamplico High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
6. Johnsonville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 350 Students
7. Wilson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1365 Students
8. Lake City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 592 Students
9. J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 03 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 521 Students
10. Darlington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1054 Students
Best Middle Schools in Florence County, SC
The top middle schools in Florence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John W. Moore Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1044 Students
2. Johnsonville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
3. Spaulding Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
4. Southside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1100 Students
5. Williams Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 836 Students
6. Darlington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 919 Students
7. Henry L. Sneed Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 Students
8. Hemingway Mb Lee Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
9. Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 03 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 209 Students
10. Johnakin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Florence County, SC
The top elementary schools in Florence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carver Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 570 Students
2. Royall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 478 Students
3. Briggs Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 434 Students
4. Lucy T. Davis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 564 Students
5. Delmae Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 981 Students
6. Savannah Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 432 Students
7. Theodore Lester Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 265 Students
8. Dewey-carter Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 583 Students
9. North Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
10. Henry Timrod Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 282 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.
Questions About Schools in Florence County, SC
How many schools are in Florence County, SC?
Florence County, SC has 62 public schools: 11 high schools, 10 middle schools and 31 elementary schools, serving 29,930 students in total.
How do schools in Florence County perform on state tests?
On average, 62 schools in Florence County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Florence County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Florence County?
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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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Florence County
8 places in Florence County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
School districts (3)
- Florence 01 (23 schools)
- Florence 03 (8 schools)
- Florence 05 (3 schools)