Enrollment
325
High
DISTRICT 713 · STATE 682
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FLORENCE CITY·NCES 010153000531
Florence Freshman Center
1203 Bradshaw Drive, Florence, AL 35630 · (256) 768-2400 · Lauderdale County
GRADES 09–09HIGH13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL325 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.0:1 · STATE 17.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
179 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 325 | 100% |
Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Florence Freshman Center→Florence High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Florence City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Florence Freshman Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Freshman Center this school | 325 | 55.1% | N/A |
| North Jackson High School Stevenson | 432 | 56.5% | 18.0% |
| Gordo High School Gordo | 473 | 53.3% | 31.5% |
| Tallassee High School Tallassee | 474 | 52.3% | 26.9% |
| Dale County High School Midland City | 437 | 59.0% | 21.7% |
| New Brockton High School New Brockton | 455 | 51.9% | 28.4% |
Matched among Alabama high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Florence Freshman Center ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama | In Lauderdale County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 325 | #266 of 319 | #8 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.4:1 | #105 of 307 | #4 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.9% | #7 of 307 | #1 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.1% | #161 of 317 | #1 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -16.2% | #66 of 164 | #6 of 7 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
325
-28 (-8%) vs 2020
-52% since 1990-91, when it was 680
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
was 19.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 325 | 19.8 | 16.4:1 | 55% (179) |
| 2023-24 | 381 | 18.8 | 20.3:1 | 49% (187) |
| 2022-23 | 356 | 17 | 20.9:1 | 49% (174) |
| 2020-21 | 353 | 18 | 19.6:1 | 49% (173) |
| 2017-18 | 388 | 20.2 | 19.2:1 | 44% (170) |
| 2015-16 | 373 | 21 | 17.8:1 | 53% (199) |
| 2010-11 | 307 | 20 | 15.3:1 | 54% (166) |
| 2000-01 | 669 | 44 | 15.2:1 | 32% (215) |
| 1990-91 | 680 | 43 | 15.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Florence Freshman Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (388 to 325); teachers down 2% (20.2 to 19.8).
About Florence Freshman Center
The public high school Florence Freshman Center is located in Florence, Alabama. It is open to students in grade 9 and enrolls 325 students. That is 52% below the average of about 682 students for high schools in Alabama.
Florence City serves 4,574 students across 8 schools.
The student body at Florence Freshman Center has no majority group. White students lead at 46%. Enrollment also includes 26% Black, 14% Hispanic, and 13% multiracial. The school's White share is 37 points below the 83% share among Lauderdale County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 69%.
Florence Freshman Center reports a ratio of 16.4 students per teacher, from 19.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school's 16.4:1 compares with an average of 17.2:1 for high schools in Alabama. Lunch program data show 55% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
In Lauderdale County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $62,649 a year, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of people live in poverty. Counting Florence Freshman Center, Lauderdale County has 24 public schools.
A public school about 0.1 miles away, Florence High School, is the closest to Florence Freshman Center. Florence Freshman Center has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Florence Freshman Center has an NCES locale of City: Small.
Enrollment decreased by 8% across 4 years, from 353 in 2020-21 to 325 in 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 19.6:1 to 16.4:1 over the same years.
The Florence Freshman Center discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Lauderdale County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
95,830
Census ACS
Median income
$62,649
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
12,526 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Florence City
- Florence High SchoolHigh · 1,101 students
- Forest Hills SchoolElementary · 906 students
- Florence Middle SchoolMiddle · 663 students
- Hibbett Elementary SchoolElementary · 489 students
- Weeden Elementary SchoolElementary · 477 students
- Harlan Elementary SchoolElementary · 426 students
Other schools in Florence
- Florence High SchoolHigh · 1,101 students
- Forest Hills SchoolElementary · 906 students
- Florence Middle SchoolMiddle · 663 students
- Central High SchoolHigh · 596 students
- Rogers Elementary SchoolElementary · 592 students
- Wilson High SchoolHigh · 585 students
Nearby schools
- Florence High School0.1 mi · 1,101
- Harlan Elementary School1.2 mi · 426
- Forest Hills School1.2 mi · 906
- Weeden Elementary School1.6 mi · 477
- Florence Middle School1.8 mi · 663
- Hibbett Elementary School2.1 mi · 489
Frequently asked questions
About Florence Freshman CenterHow large is Florence Freshman Center?
Florence Freshman Center enrolls approximately 325 students in grades 09-09.
What age range does Florence Freshman Center serve?
Florence Freshman Center serves students from grade 09 through grade 09.
How many students per teacher at Florence Freshman Center?
Approximately 16.4:1 students per teacher at Florence Freshman Center.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Florence Freshman Center?
At Florence Freshman Center, the student body is approximately 46% White, 14% Hispanic, 26% Black, 2% Asian, 13% Two or more.
What district is Florence Freshman Center in?
Florence Freshman Center is part of Florence City.
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