Florence High School is a public high school located in Florence, Mississippi, United States. It serves the city of Florence, the communities of Cleary, King, Monterey, and the surrounding areas to the Pearl River. It is a 5A school in the Mississippi High School Activities Association.
Serving 718 students in grades 9-12, Florence High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Florence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Florence High School's student population of 718 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
718 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Florence High School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#310 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
15%
45%
White
79%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rankin County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Florence Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence High School's ranking?
Florence High School is ranked #310 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Florence High School often compared to?
Florence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richland High School, Brandon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florence High School?
The graduation rate of Florence High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Florence High School?
718 students attend Florence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Florence High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florence High School?
Florence High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Florence High School offer ?
Florence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Florence High School part of?
Florence High School is part of Rankin County School District.
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