Best Schools in Florence, MS
Florence, MS has a total of 19 schools including 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 12,974 students attend Florence, MS schools. On average, schools in Florence score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Florence meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Florence, MS
Florence, MS has 8 high schools with 5,923 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 score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Florence don't meet expectations.
1. Brandon High School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1648 Students
2. Mclaurin Attendance Center
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 504 Students
3. Florence High School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
4. Richland High School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 807 Students
5. Pelahatchie Attendance Center
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 366 Students
6. Terry High School
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Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1098 Students
7. Mendenhall High School
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Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
Best Middle Schools in Florence, MS
Florence, MS has 4 middle schools with 2,999 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 score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Florence greatly exceed expectations.
1. Brandon Middle School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1193 Students
2. Florence Middle School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 Students
3. Byram Middle School
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Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Florence, MS
Florence, MS has 7 elementary schools with 4,052 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 score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Florence exceed expectations.
1. Florence Elementary School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 542 Students
2. Stonebridge Elementary
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 768 Students
3. Richland Upper Elementary
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 503 Students
4. Pelahatchie Elementary School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 405 Students
5. Mclaurin Elementary School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 581 Students
6. Simpson Central School
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Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 433 Students
7. Steen's Creek Elementary
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 581 Students
8. Gary Road Elementary
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Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 672 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Florence, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Florence, MS has a total population of 18,562 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Florence, MS
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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Florence, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Florence, MS.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Florence, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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