Total enrollment
3,378
-299 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Florence
Mississippi · Public K-12
Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Florence's 6 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 3,378 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Florence
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 82%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
14%
was 15%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
4,696
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
3,378
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
6
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Elementary | Elementary | 03-05 | 537 |
| Florence High School | High | 09-12 | 718 |
| Florence Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 556 |
| McLaurin Elementary | Elementary | PK-06 | 504 |
| McLaurin High School | High | 07-12 | 481 |
| Steens Creek Elementary | Elementary | PK-02 | 582 |
About Florence
Across Florence, Mississippi, 6 public schools teaches about 3,378 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 563, meaningfully above the state mean of about 498.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,378 students, fell 8% from the 3,677 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 82% to 77%.
On this page, the community for Florence discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.