Florence County Schools & Education
Florence County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
32/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
83.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.2%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,285
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,165
School Score
32/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 33/100
State Score Position
#27
of 46 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Florence County
Measured School Summary
Florence County faces educational challenges with a school score of 32/100 and a graduation rate of 83.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,285 per pupil, Florence County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% below the South Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Florence County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
38 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
32/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #27 of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
83.1%
1.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,285
$120 above the state average
School coverage
38
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Florence County has 38 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Florence County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Florence 01 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 24 of 38 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#27
of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Florence 01
Elementary to high school visible
15,723 students
24 listed schools in this county slice.
Florence 03
Elementary to high school visible
2,993 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Florence 05
Elementary to high school visible
1,225 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Florence 02
Elementary and high visible
1,068 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Florence 01 is the largest listed district slice, with 24 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Florence County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Florence County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Florence County, South Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Diverse Educational Landscape
Florence County operates 38 public schools serving a large population of 21,623 students across four districts. The system is well-balanced with 21 elementary schools, six middle schools, and eight high schools. This provides a wide range of educational environments from urban centers to quiet countryside.
Florence 01 Drives Regional Growth
Florence 01 is the largest district by far, managing 24 schools and 15,723 students. Two charter schools operate within the county, offering specialized alternatives to the traditional district model. Other districts like Florence 03 and 05 serve the outlying communities with smaller student bodies.
Urban Energy Meets Rural Quiet
The county features 17 rural schools and 13 city schools, reflecting a unique mix of environments for its 584-student average school size. West Florence High is a major regional institution with 1,807 students, offering extensive extracurricular and academic programs. Families can choose between the bustle of city campuses or the stability of rural elementary schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
38
in Florence County
Reported Enrollment
21,623
38 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
2
5% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Florence County
Florence 01
GuideFlorence 03
Florence 05
Florence 02
38 Public Schools in Florence County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 38 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Florence High | Profile | Florence 01 | Florence, 29501City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,807 |
| South Florence High | Profile | Florence 01 | Florence, 29505City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,643 |
| Wilson High | Profile | Florence 01 | Florence, 29506Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,365 |
| Southside Middle | Profile | Florence 01 | Florence, 29505Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,100 |
| John W. Moore Middle | Profile | Florence 01 | Florence, 29501Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,044 |
| Delmae Heights Elementary | Profile | Florence 01 | Florence, 29501City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 981 |
| McLaurin Elementary | Profile | Florence 01 | Florence, 29506City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 957 |
| Williams Middle | Record | Florence 01 | Florence, 29501City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 836 |
| Hannah-Pamplico Elementary/Middle | Record | Florence 02 | Pamplico, 29583Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 761 |
| Henry L. Sneed Middle | Record | Florence 01 | Florence, 29501Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 693 |
| Virtus Academy of South Carolina | Record | Charter Institute at Erskine | Florence, 29501Rural: Fringe | KG–9 | Charter | 614 |
| Lake City High | Record | Florence 03 | Lake City, 29560Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 592 |
| Dewey-Carter Elementary | Record | Florence 01 | Effingham, 29541Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 583 |
| Carver Elementary | Record | Florence 01 | Florence, 29501City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 570 |
| Lucy T. Davis Elementary | Record | Florence 01 | Florence, 29501Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 564 |
| Greenwood Elementary | Record | Florence 01 | Florence, 29505City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 542 |
| J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet | Record | Florence 03 | Lake City, 29560Town: Distant | 6–12 | High | 521 |
| Johnsonville Elementary | Record | Florence 05 | Johnsonville, 29555Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 507 |
| Royall Elementary | Record | Florence 01 | Florence, 29501City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 478 |
| North Vista Elementary | Record | Florence 01 | Florence, 29501City: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 464 |
West Florence High
Florence 01
Florence, 29501 / City: Small
South Florence High
Florence 01
Florence, 29505 / City: Small
Wilson High
Florence 01
Florence, 29506 / Rural: Fringe
Southside Middle
Florence 01
Florence, 29505 / Rural: Fringe
John W. Moore Middle
Florence 01
Florence, 29501 / Rural: Fringe
Delmae Heights Elementary
Florence 01
Florence, 29501 / City: Small
McLaurin Elementary
Florence 01
Florence, 29506 / City: Small
Hannah-Pamplico Elementary/Middle
Florence 02
Pamplico, 29583 / Rural: Distant
Virtus Academy of South Carolina
Charter Institute at Erskine
Florence, 29501 / Rural: Fringe
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
Florence 03
Lake City, 29560 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,285
State avg $7,165
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Schools in Florence County, South Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Florence County, South Carolina?
Florence County operates 38 public schools serving a large population of 21,623 students across four districts. The system is well-balanced with 21 elementary schools, six middle schools, and eight high schools. This provides a wide range of educational environments from urban centers to quiet countryside.
What are the major school districts in Florence County, South Carolina?
Florence 01 is the largest district by far, managing 24 schools and 15,723 students. Two charter schools operate within the county, offering specialized alternatives to the traditional district model. Other districts like Florence 03 and 05 serve the outlying communities with smaller student bodies.
What is the school experience like in Florence County?
The county features 17 rural schools and 13 city schools, reflecting a unique mix of environments for its 584-student average school size. West Florence High is a major regional institution with 1,807 students, offering extensive extracurricular and academic programs. Families can choose between the bustle of city campuses or the stability of rural elementary schools.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.