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

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1648 Students

2. Mclaurin Attendance Center

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 504 Students

3. Florence High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students

4. Richland High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 807 Students

5. Pelahatchie Attendance Center

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 366 Students

6. Terry High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1098 Students

7. Mendenhall High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1193 Students

2. Florence Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 Students

3. Byram Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 542 Students

2. Stonebridge Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 768 Students

3. Richland Upper Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 503 Students

4. Pelahatchie Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 405 Students

5. Mclaurin Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 581 Students

6. Simpson Central School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 433 Students

7. Steen's Creek Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 581 Students

8. Gary Road Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

12,974

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

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

A+

5.90 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.00 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

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

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,416 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Florence, MS Internet Health Assessment.

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