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Florence City

Alabama · Public School District
9
Schools
4,489
Students
$14,934
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
53.7%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Florence City is a public school district in Alabama serving 4,489 students across 9 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,934 is near the national average for a US public school district. 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Forest Hills SchoolPK–04831
Harlan Elementary SchoolPK–04402
Kilby Laboratory SchoolPK–06171
Weeden Elementary SchoolPK–04424
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Florence Middle School07–08689
Hibbett School05–06582
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Florence High School10–121,034
Florence Learning Center06–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Florence Freshman Center09–09356
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,934Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
45%
State
41.9%
Local (property tax)
45.1%
Federal
12.9%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (45%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
4,489
Students
54%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Florence City?
Florence City has 9 public schools, serving a total of 4,489 students.
What is the graduation rate for Florence City?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Florence City spend per student?
Florence City spends $14,934 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Florence City?
54% of students in Florence City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Florence City?
No, Florence City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Florence City serve?
Florence City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Florence City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Florence City is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.