Florence High School vs Kilby Laboratory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence High School
Florence · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,101 students
Kilby Laboratory School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
187 students
| Measure | Florence High School Florence, Alabama | Kilby Laboratory School Florence, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #97 of 304 | #1 of 699 |
| National rank | #9305 of 16,910 | #50 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,101 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 1,101 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 11.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | Florence | Florence |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kilby Laboratory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.1 vs 46.5).
- •Kilby Laboratory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 49.8%).
- •Florence High School is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 187.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Florence High School better than Kilby Laboratory School?
On the Success Index (US), Kilby Laboratory School ranks higher (96.1 vs 46.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Florence High School and Kilby Laboratory School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Florence and Florence in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence High School: 1,101. Kilby Laboratory School: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence High School and Kilby Laboratory School rank in Alabama?
Florence High School is 97th of 304 and Kilby Laboratory School is 1st of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).