Florence High School vs McLaurin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence High School
Florence · Public high · Grades 9–12
718 students
McLaurin High School
Florence · Public high · Grades 7–12
481 students
| Measure | Florence High School Florence, Mississippi | McLaurin High School Florence, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 197 | #72 of 197 |
| National rank | #7317 of 16,910 | #9526 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 718 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Florence | Florence |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 45.7).
- •McLaurin High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Florence High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Florence High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 73.4%).
- •McLaurin High School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.5).
- •Florence High School is the larger school with 718 students compared with 481.
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 McLaurin High School?
On the Success Index (US), Florence High School ranks higher (54.0 vs 45.7 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 High School and McLaurin High School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Florence and Florence in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence High School: 718. McLaurin High School: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence High School and McLaurin High School rank in Mississippi?
Florence High School is 41st of 197 and McLaurin High School is 72nd of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).