Top Rankings
Florence City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,519 students in Florence City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
51爆料s in Florence City School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,517 Schools
# Students
4,519 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
261 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Florence City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
11%
% Black
27%
32%
% White
46%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,476 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,569 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,476
$13,006
Spending / Student
$13,569
$12,220
Best Florence City School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kilby Laboratory School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
611 N Pine St
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Stovall Dr
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 768-2500
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 768-2500
Gr: PK-4 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Florence Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
648 North Cherry
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3100
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3100
Gr: 7-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Weeden Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Baldwin Street
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2900
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2900
Gr: PK-4 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Hibbett School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2800
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2800
Gr: 5-6 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Harlan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2233 Mcburney Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2700
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2700
Gr: PK-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Florence High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bradshaw Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2200
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2200
Gr: 10-12 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
1203 Bradshaw Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2400
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2400
Gr: 9 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Florence Learning Center
Alternative School
610 W College St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florence City School District?
Florence City School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,519 students.
What is the rank of Florence City School District?
Florence City School District is ranked #46 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Florence City School District?
46% of Florence City School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence City School District?
Florence City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Florence City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,569 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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