Florence 01

Florence 01 is a mid-sized urban school district in Florence County, South Carolina, serving 16,024 students across 25 schools (15 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools). The district experienced 5.0% enrollment growth in the prior year and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.0:1 with 1,147 teachers.

Academic performance in Florence 01 exceeds state benchmarks in key measures. Math proficiency stands at 46.2% compared to the state average of 39.9%, while reading proficiency reaches 57.1% against a state average of 55.7%. The district's graduation rate of 92.2% significantly outpaces the state average of 87.3%.

Student demographics indicate substantial economic need, with 71.0% of students qualifying as economically disadvantaged. The racial composition is 53.8% Black, 29.3% White, 6.5% Hispanic, and 2.2% Asian. English learners comprise 4.9% of enrollment, and 11.9% of students receive special education services.

Florence 01 operates with a total budget of $217.6 million, translating to $6,984 per-pupil spending, slightly below the state average of $7,051. Funding sources reflect typical state distribution patterns: 51.1% state funding, 34.9% local revenue, and 14.1% federal contributions. This funding structure supports a district managing significant socioeconomic disparities while maintaining above-average academic outcomes.