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Item: Florence City School District
Rating: 7
Author: Public School Review

102 S Court Street
Florence, AL 35630-6024

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Top 50%

Tel: (256) 768-3000

www.florencek12.org

Top Rankings

Florence City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Overview

This School District

This State (AL)

# Schools

9 Schools

1,535 Schools

# Students

4,574 Students

751,099 Students

# Teachers

289 Teachers

43,229 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Florence City School District	Alabama
Pre-K	36	139
Kind	388	356
1	363	364
2	373	363
3	356	367
4	342	348
5	321	345
6	306	344
7	330	352
8	333	356
9	325	371
10	384	364
11	345	351
12	372	333

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District Rank

Florence City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (AL)

#45 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Florence City School District
2023	#45
2022	#42
2021	#41
2019	#32
2018	#24
2017	#18
2016	#16
2015	#54
2014	#24
2013	#38
2012	#25

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36%

30%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Florence City School District	Alabama
2023	36%	30%
2022	35%	29%
2021	28%	24%
2019	56%	47%
2018	57%	47%
2017	53%	44%
2016	53%	43%
2015	38%	40%
2014	45%	38%
2013	84%	80%
2012	87%	82%

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48%

47%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Florence City School District	Alabama
2022	48%	47%
2021	44%	46%
2019	48%	45%
2018	57%	46%
2017	52%	39%
2016	56%	38%
2015	41%	41%
2014	47%	42%
2013	89%	86%
2012	90%	86%
2011	89%	85%

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40%

38%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Florence City School District	Alabama
2022	40%	38%
2021	36%	36%

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94%

88%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Florence City School District	Alabama
2023	94%	88%
2022	95%	88%
2021	99%	89%
2020	98%	90%
2019	95%	91%
2018	95%	89%
2017	95%	88%
2016	93%	87%
2015	95%	89%
2014	95%	86%
2013	91%	81%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.69

0.64

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Florence City School District	Alabama
2024	0.68	0.63
2023	0.67	0.62
2022	0.67	0.61
2021	0.65	0.61
2020	0.65	0.60
2019	0.65	0.60
2018	0.63	0.59
2017	0.63	0.59
2016	0.60	0.58
2015	0.59	0.58
2014	0.59	0.56
2013	0.58	0.55
2012	0.56	0.55
2011	0.56	0.54
2010	0.56	0.54
2009	0.55	0.53
2008	0.54	0.54
2007	0.53	0.53
2006	0.53	0.53
2005	0.53	0.51
2004	0.52	0.51
2003	0.52	0.51
2002	0.51	0.51
2001	0.49	0.50
2000	0.49	0.50
1999	0.49	0.50
1998	0.49	0.50
1997	0.48	0.52
1996	0.46	0.50
1995	0.46	0.49
1994	0.44	0.49
1993	0.44	0.49
1992	0.44	0.49

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% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2024)
Year	Florence City School District	Alabama
2024	1%	1%
2023	1%	1%
2022	2%	1%
2021	1%	2%
2020	1%	2%
2019	1%	2%
2014	1%	1%
2013	2%	1%
2012	2%	1%
2011	2%	2%
2010	2%	2%
2009	2%	1%
2008	1%	1%
2007	1%	1%
2006	1%	1%
2004	1%	1%
2003	1%	1%
2002	1%	1%
2000	1%	1%
1999	1%	1%
1998	1%	1%

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% Hispanic

15%

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)
Year	Florence City School District	Alabama
2024	13%	11%
2023	13%	11%
2022	12%	10%
2021	12%	9%
2020	11%	8%
2019	11%	8%
2018	10%	7%
2017	10%	7%
2016	9%	7%
2015	10%	6%
2014	7%	5%
2013	7%	5%
2012	6%	5%
2011	6%	4%
2010	6%	4%
2009	5%	4%
2008	5%	4%
2007	4%	3%
2006	4%	3%
2005	1%	2%
2004	2%	2%
2003	2%	2%
2002	2%	2%
2001	2%	1%
2000	1%	1%

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% Black

27%

31%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)
Year	Florence City School District	Alabama
2024	28%	32%
2023	28%	32%
2022	29%	32%
2021	31%	32%
2020	34%	33%
2019	34%	33%
2018	33%	33%
2017	33%	33%
2016	34%	33%
2015	34%	33%
2014	35%	34%
2013	34%	34%
2012	35%	34%
2011	35%	35%
2010	35%	35%
2009	37%	35%
2008	37%	36%
2007	37%	36%
2006	38%	36%
2005	39%	36%
2004	38%	36%
2003	38%	36%
2002	38%	36%
2001	37%	36%
2000	37%	36%
1999	38%	36%
1998	38%	36%
1997	36%	36%
1996	35%	36%
1995	33%	36%
1994	32%	36%
1993	31%	36%
1992	31%	36%

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% White

45%

50%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)
Year	Florence City School District	Alabama
2024	47%	51%
2023	48%	52%
2022	48%	53%
2021	49%	53%
2020	48%	54%
2019	48%	54%
2018	50%	55%
2017	50%	55%
2016	53%	56%
2015	51%	56%
2014	54%	57%
2013	55%	58%
2012	56%	58%
2011	56%	58%
2010	57%	58%
2009	56%	59%
2008	57%	58%
2007	58%	59%
2006	57%	59%
2005	60%	60%
2004	59%	60%
2003	59%	60%
2002	59%	60%
2001	61%	61%
2000	61%	61%
1999	61%	61%
1998	61%	61%
1997	63%	60%
1996	65%	61%
1995	66%	62%
1994	68%	62%
1993	69%	62%
1992	69%	62%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

12%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)
Year	Florence City School District	Alabama
2024	11%	4%
2023	10%	3%
2022	9%	3%
2021	7%	3%
2020	6%	2%
2019	6%	2%
2018	7%	2%
2017	7%	2%
2016	4%	2%
2015	5%	2%
2014	3%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,290 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $13,406 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

This School District

This State (AL)

Total Revenue

$70 MM

$9,671 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Florence City School District	Alabama
2023	$70 MM	$36 MM
2022	$64 MM	$33 MM
2021	$70 MM	$36 MM
2020	$64 MM	$33 MM
2019	$61 MM	$34 MM
2018	$57 MM	$31 MM
2017	$56 MM	$31 MM
2016	$55 MM	$29 MM
2015	$48 MM	$30 MM
2014	$51 MM	$28 MM
2012	$50 MM	$28 MM
2011	$51 MM	$30 MM
2010	$48 MM	$30 MM
2009	$50 MM	$29 MM
2008	$51 MM	$32 MM
2007	$44 MM	$30 MM
2006	$44 MM	$28 MM
2005	$40 MM	$24 MM
2004	$38 MM	$23 MM
2003	$36 MM	$23 MM
2002	$38 MM	$22 MM
2001	$36 MM	$21 MM
2000	$37 MM	$21 MM
1999	$33 MM	$20 MM
1998	$33 MM	$19 MM
1997	$32 MM	$18 MM
1996	$30 MM	$15 MM
1995	$45 MM	$15 MM

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Spending

$61 MM

$9,086 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Florence City School District	Alabama
2023	$61 MM	$34 MM
2022	$58 MM	$32 MM
2021	$61 MM	$34 MM
2020	$58 MM	$32 MM
2019	$65 MM	$32 MM
2018	$79 MM	$31 MM
2017	$58 MM	$31 MM
2016	$53 MM	$30 MM
2015	$52 MM	$30 MM
2014	$56 MM	$29 MM
2012	$47 MM	$29 MM
2011	$50 MM	$29 MM
2010	$52 MM	$30 MM
2009	$51 MM	$31 MM
2008	$49 MM	$31 MM
2007	$46 MM	$29 MM
2006	$47 MM	$27 MM
2005	$42 MM	$24 MM
2004	$38 MM	$24 MM
2003	$37 MM	$23 MM
2002	$35 MM	$22 MM
2001	$39 MM	$22 MM
2000	$41 MM	$21 MM
1999	$36 MM	$20 MM
1998	$35 MM	$19 MM
1997	$44 MM	$18 MM
1996	$29 MM	$16 MM
1995	$29 MM	$15 MM

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Revenue / Student

$15,290

$12,875

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Florence City School District	Alabama
2023	$15,579	$13,484
2022	$14,215	$12,106
2021	$15,524	$12,139
2020	$14,215	$12,106
2019	$14,357	$10,949
2018	$13,156	$10,775
2017	$12,446	$10,752
2016	$12,245	$10,004
2015	$10,711	$10,181
2014	$11,440	$9,249
2012	$11,465	$9,447
2011	$11,908	$10,047
2010	$11,254	$10,181
2009	$12,053	$9,620
2008	$12,597	$12,838
2007	$10,994	$9,453
2006	$10,974	$8,864
2005	$9,521	$7,980
2004	$9,129	$7,481
2003	$8,614	$7,352
2002	$8,804	$7,090
2001	$8,204	$6,576
2000	$8,108	$6,614
1999	$7,256	$6,138
1998	$7,273	$5,727
1997	$6,726	$5,613
1995	$9,142	$4,603
1992	$4,444	$3,799

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Spending / Student

$13,406

$12,097

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Florence City School District	Alabama
2023	$13,660	$12,858
2022	$12,849	$11,680
2021	$13,612	$11,575
2020	$12,849	$11,680
2019	$15,164	$10,361
2018	$18,061	$10,820
2017	$12,872	$10,751
2016	$11,719	$10,236
2015	$11,602	$10,301
2014	$12,537	$9,732
2012	$10,737	$9,486
2011	$11,705	$9,833
2010	$12,190	$10,301
2009	$12,136	$10,180
2008	$12,122	$12,600
2007	$11,280	$9,149
2006	$11,745	$8,744
2005	$10,080	$8,000
2004	$9,276	$7,723
2003	$8,756	$7,470
2002	$8,032	$7,151
2001	$8,783	$7,125
2000	$8,990	$6,573
1999	$8,078	$6,238
1998	$7,528	$5,843
1997	$9,355	$5,461
1995	$5,839	$4,722
1992	$4,145	$3,861

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Best Florence City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Kilby Laboratory School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
:

10/

Top 5%

Add to Compare

611 N Pine St
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303

Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #22.

Forest Hills School

(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
:

10/

Top 10%

Add to Compare

101 Stovall Dr
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 768-2500

Gr: K-5 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #33.

Florence Middle School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

648 North Cherry
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3100

Gr: 7-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #44.

Weeden Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

400 Baldwin Street
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2900

Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #55.

Hibbett Elementary School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

1601 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2800

Gr: K-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #66.

Harlan Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

2233 Mcburney Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2700

Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #77.

Florence High School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1201 Bradshaw Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2200

Gr: 10-12 | 1,101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: n/an/a

Florence Freshman Center

Add to Compare

1203 Bradshaw Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2400

Gr: 9 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: n/an/a

Florence Learning Center

Alternative School

Add to Compare

610 W College St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022

Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Florence City School District?

Florence City School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,574 students.

What is the rank of Florence City School District?

Florence City School District is ranked #46 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Florence City School District?

45% of Florence City School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence City School District?

Florence City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What is Florence City School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $13,406 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,574 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
: 94% (Top 10% in AL)
: Top 50%
: 36% (Top 30%)
: 48% (Top 50%)
: 40% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education