Best Schools in Florence, IL
Florence, IL has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,177 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Florence meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Florence, IL
The top high schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastland Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastland Cusd 308 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 337 Students
2. Pearl City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl City Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 137 Students
3. Forreston Jr/sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 427 Students
4. Freeport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeport Sd 145 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
Best Middle Schools in Florence, IL
The top middle schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pearl City Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl City Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 81 Students
2. Freeport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeport Sd 145 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 485 Students
3. Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeport Sd 145 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 397 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Florence, IL
The top elementary schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forreston Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 244 Students
2. Eastland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastland Cusd 308 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 377 Students
3. Pearl City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl City Cusd 200 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students
4. Empire Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeport Sd 145 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 325 Students
5. German Valley Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 81 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Florence, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Florence, IL has a total population of 604 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Florence, IL
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, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Florence, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Florence, IL.
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, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Florence, IL
How many schools are in Florence, IL?
Florence, IL has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,177 students in total.
How do schools in Florence perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Florence score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Florence meet 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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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations