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Florence Freshman Center
School · Florence City · Florence, AL
A Florence City school serving grades 9th – 9th.
1203 Bradshaw Drive, Florence, AL 35630
- 1 AP courses offered
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 12 schools in Florence.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Florence Freshman Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,651/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,168
Median home value
$153,300
Median rent
$783/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Bible SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Shoals Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Sheffield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 281 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Florence City
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,878NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Florence Freshman Center is listed in Florence City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florence Freshman Center
Florence Freshman Center is a public school in Florence, AL, part of Florence City, serving approximately 381 students in grades 9th-9th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,291 of 1,356 schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florence Freshman Center
What grades does Florence Freshman Center serve?
Florence Freshman Center serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend Florence Freshman Center?
Florence Freshman Center has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Freshman Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Freshman Center is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florence Freshman Center rank in AL?
Florence Freshman Center ranks #1,291 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Florence Freshman Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Florence Freshman Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Florence Freshman Center a charter school?
No, Florence Freshman Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Florence Freshman Center a Title I school?
No, Florence Freshman Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florence Freshman Center?
49.1% of students at Florence Freshman Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lauderdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (256) 768-2400
- Area population (ZIP 35630)
- 33,697
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35630; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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