Florence 03 School District
School District · Lake City, South Carolina
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,537
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,537
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Florence 03?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Florence 03 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lake City High
Lake City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Scranton Elementary
Scranton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
J. C. Lynch Elementary
Coward · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#67 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,537
+$1,206 vs South Carolina median
District size
2,908 students
Smaller than South Carolina median
The short answer
Florence 03 ranks #67 of 77 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Florence 03's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lake City High (7.3/10), Scranton Elementary (5.8/10), and J. C. Lynch Elementary (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Florence 03
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 | Lake City High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Scranton Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | J. C. Lynch Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High | 4.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Olanta Elementary | 4.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Main Street Elementary | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Florence 03
Florence 03 is a Lake City, South Carolina school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,908 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $15,537 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Florence 03 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lake City High, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Florence 03 students show an average math proficiency of 35.9% and ELA proficiency of 42.0%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Florence 03, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Florence 03 with test data.
Schools in Florence 03
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Lake City
- Total Enrollment
- 2,908
- Teachers (FTE)
- 198
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Florence 03?
Florence 03 has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Florence 03?
The average composite rating for Florence 03 is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Florence 03?
Florence 03 spends $15,537 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Florence 03?
The average student-teacher ratio in Florence 03 is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Florence 03?
Lake City High is the highest-rated school in Florence 03 with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Florence 03?
Across schools in Florence 03 with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Florence 03 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Florence 03 has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina 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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