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South Florence High School

3200 South Irby Street
Florence, SC 29505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,643 students in grades 9-12, South Florence High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in SC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 85% (Top 10%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

South Florence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
South Florence High School's student population of 1,643 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,643 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
South Florence High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Florence High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#102 out of 1154 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Florence High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Florence High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Florence High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Florence High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Florence High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Florence High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
48%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Florence High School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Florence High School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Florence High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Florence High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of South Florence High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Florence High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Florence High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Florence High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Florence High School's ranking?
South Florence High School is ranked #102 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are South Florence High School often compared to?
South Florence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Florence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Florence High School?
The graduation rate of South Florence High School is 93%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend South Florence High School?
1,643 students attend South Florence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of South Florence High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Florence High School?
South Florence High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Florence High School offer ?
South Florence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Florence High School part of?
South Florence High School is part of Florence 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 85% (Top 10%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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