Serving 1,627 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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,627 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
1,627 students attend South Florence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of South Florence High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,627 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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