South Florence High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Florence, South Carolina 29505 · Florence 01
#104 of 228 high schools in South Carolina
#4098 of 16,910 nationally
About South Florence High
South Florence High is a public high located in Florence, in the Florence 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,580 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 104th of 228 ranked high schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,580.
There are 21 schools in Florence; South Florence High ranks 4th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Florence High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Florence High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Southside Middle
Florence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,138 students · 1.0 km away
Greenwood Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students · 4.2 km away
Dewey-Carter Elementary
Effingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students · 4.9 km away
Briggs Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students · 5.0 km away
Savannah Grove Elementary
Effingham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
385 students · 5.4 km away
Royall Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students · 5.5 km away
McLaurin Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
552 students · 5.6 km away
Child Development Center at Woods Road
Florence · Public other · Grades PK–PK
189 students · 6.4 km away
Delmae Heights Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
988 students · 6.5 km away
R.N. Beck Child Development Center
Florence · Public other · Grades PK–PK
168 students · 8.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,558 students
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1,551 students
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1,617 students
Ridge View High
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1,631 students
North Augusta High
North Augusta · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,645 students
York Comprehensive High
York · Public high · Grades 9–12
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Florence High a good school?
South Florence High has a Success Index (US) of 66.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #104 of 228 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Florence High rank in South Carolina?
South Florence High ranks #104 of 228 high schools in South Carolina and #4098 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Florence High?
South Florence High had 1,580 students in 2025.
Is South Florence High a elementary school or a high school?
South Florence High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Florence High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Florence High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.