Florence Elementary vs Florence Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
537 students
Florence Middle School
Florence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students
| Measure | Florence Elementary Florence, Mississippi | Florence Middle School Florence, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 427 | #17 of 181 |
| National rank | #9779 of 50,301 | #4058 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 537 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 64% |
| city | Florence | Florence |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 66.7).
- •Florence Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Florence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 48%).
- •Florence Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 48.2%).
- •Florence Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.3).
- •Florence Middle School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 537.
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 Elementary better than Florence Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Florence Elementary ranks higher (72.2 vs 66.7 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 Elementary and Florence Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Florence and Florence in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Elementary: 537. Florence Middle School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Elementary and Florence Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Florence Elementary is 26th of 427 and Florence Middle School is 17th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).