For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,244 students in Florence, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Florence, MS are Mclaurin Attendance Center and Florence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Florence have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Florence, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Florence High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Florence, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mclaurin Attendance Center
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Tiger Drive
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Grades: 7-12
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Florence High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
232 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2205
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2205
Grades: 9-12
| 741 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Florence, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Florence, MS include Mclaurin Attendance Center and Florence High School.
How many public high schools are located in Florence?
2 public high schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Florence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Florence include: Mclaurin Attendance Center vs. Florence High School
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