For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,143 students in Florence 05 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Florence 05 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,277 Schools
# Students
1,143 Students
796,285 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
56,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Florence 05 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
28%
31%
% White
63%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,083 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,175. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,643 is less than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,083
$15,175
Spending / Student
$13,643
$14,773
Best Florence 05 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnsonville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
237 Georgetown Highway
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2707
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2707
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Johnsonville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 East Marion Street
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2955
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2955
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Johnsonville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Maple Street
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2066
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2066
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florence 05 School District?
Florence 05 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,143 students.
What is the rank of Florence 05hool District?
Florence 05hool District is ranked #44 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence 05hool District?
63% of Florence 05hool District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence 05hool District?
Florence 05hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Florence 05hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,643 is less than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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