Best Schools in Florence, SD
Florence, SD has 21 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,683 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Florence underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Florence, SD
The top high schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watertown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
2. Webster Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
3. Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
4. Florence High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
5. Waubay High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
6. Henry High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
Best Middle Schools in Florence, SD
The top middle schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Webster Area Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
2. Watertown Intermediate School - 13
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 548 Students
3. Watertown Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students
4. Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
5. Waubay Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 32 Students
6. Florence Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
7. Henry Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 45 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Florence, SD
The top elementary schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Webster Area Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
2. Jefferson Elementary - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 361 Students
3. Waubay Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
4. Mellette Elementary - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 212 Students
5. Florence Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
6. Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
7. Henry Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 93 Students
8. Mckinley Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Florence, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Florence, SD has a total population of 591 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Florence, SD
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, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Florence, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Florence, SD.
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, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Florence, SD
How many schools are in Florence, SD?
Florence, SD has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,683 students in total.
How do schools in Florence perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Florence score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Florence underperform 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: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Florence
3 of 3 schools in Florence carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1F: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Florence. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.