Florence High School vs Richland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 8.0 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
Richland Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
369 students
| Measure | Florence High School Florence, Mississippi | Richland Elementary Richland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 197 | #227 of 427 |
| National rank | #7317 of 16,910 | #33927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 718 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Florence | Richland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 37.1).
- •Florence High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 78.9%).
- •Florence High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Florence High School is the larger school with 718 students compared with 369.
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 Richland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Florence High School ranks higher (54.0 vs 37.1 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 Richland Elementary?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Florence and Richland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence High School: 718. Richland Elementary: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence High School and Richland Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Florence High School is 41st of 197 and Richland Elementary is 227th of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).