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Florence 01

South Carolina · Public School District
24
Schools
15,723
Students
$16,480
Per-Pupil Spend
+15% nat'l
87.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+35pp vs nat'l
83.6%
Graduation Rate
-2.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Florence 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 15,723 students across 24 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 83.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,480 is above average for a US public school district. 87% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (24)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Henry L. Sneed Middle06–08693
John W. Moore Middle06–081,044
Southside Middle06–081,100
Williams Middle06–08836
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Advantage Academy09–120
South Florence High09–121,643
West Florence High09–121,807
Wilson High09–121,365
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Child Development Center at Woods RoadPK–PK188
R.N. Beck Child Development CenterPK–PK163
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,480+15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
33%
State
46.0%
Local (property tax)
33.4%
Federal
20.6%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (33%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
15,723
Students
87%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.6%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 24 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
87% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Florence 01?
Florence 01 has 24 public schools, serving a total of 15,723 students.
What is the graduation rate for Florence 01?
The graduation rate is 83.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Florence 01 spend per student?
Florence 01 spends $16,480 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Florence 01?
87% of students in Florence 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Florence 01?
Yes — 1 of the 24 schools in Florence 01 is a charter school.
What grade levels does Florence 01 serve?
Florence 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Florence 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Florence 01 is 36/100. 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.