Florence City School District
School District · Florence, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,519
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,519
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#64 of 143
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,878
+$2,070 vs Alabama median
District size
4,519 students
Larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Florence City ranks #64 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Florence City's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kilby Laboratory School (8.5/10), Weeden Elementary School (8.2/10), and Harlan Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Florence City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kilby Laboratory School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Weeden Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Harlan Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Forest Hills School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Florence Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Florence High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Hibbett School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Florence City
Florence City is a Florence, Alabama school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 4,519 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1. District-level spending was $14,878 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Florence City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kilby Laboratory School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Florence City students show an average math proficiency of 53.7% and ELA proficiency of 61.1%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Florence City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Florence City with test data.
Schools in Florence City
8 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Florence
- Total Enrollment
- 4,519
- Teachers (FTE)
- 260
- District spending per student
- $14,878NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Florence City?
Florence City has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Florence City?
The average composite rating for Florence City is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Florence City?
Florence City's district-level spending was $14,878 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Florence City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Florence City is 17.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Florence City?
Kilby Laboratory School is the highest-rated school in Florence City with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Florence City?
Across schools in Florence City with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Florence City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Florence City has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.1%
How we rate schools
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- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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