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What's the most underrated thing about South Florence High that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
1,580
High
DISTRICT 1,593 · STATE 953
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FLORENCE 01·NCES 450213000440
South Florence High
3200 South Irby Street, Florence, SC 29505 · (843) 664-8190 · Florence County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL1,580 STUDENTS
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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
15.3:1
104 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
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 | 424 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 445 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 363 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 348 | 22% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 67% · 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
Where South Florence High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina | In Florence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,580 | #55 of 250 | #2 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #93 of 215 | #6 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.3% | #77 of 217 | #2 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.5% | #45 of 78 | N/A |
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
1,580
-52 (-3%) vs 2020
+1% since 1990-91, when it was 1,560
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 16.8:1
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 | 1,580 | 103.5 | 15.3:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,627 | 100 | 16.3:1 | 71% (1,148) |
| 2022-23 | 1,643 | 100.5 | 16.4:1 | 77% (1,259) |
| 2020-21 | 1,632 | 97 | 16.8:1 | 58% (952) |
| 2017-18 | 1,708 | 93 | 18.4:1 | 55% (947) |
| 2015-16 | 1,641 | 88 | 18.6:1 | 57% (934) |
| 2010-11 | 1,596 | 83 | 19.2:1 | 54% (862) |
| 2000-01 | 1,373 | 84 | 16.4:1 | 28% (386) |
| 1990-91 | 1,560 | 73 | 21.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Florence High.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (1,708 to 1,580); teachers up 11% (93 to 103.5).
About South Florence High
South Florence High is a large high school with its address in Florence, South Carolina. There are 1,580 students enrolled, covering grades 9 through 12. The school is 66% bigger than the average for high schools in South Carolina.
Florence 01 enrolls 15,861 students, and its 23 schools include South Florence High.
Black students make up 50% of enrollment at South Florence High, the largest share of any group. Beyond that, enrollment is 36% White, 7% multiracial, and 6% Hispanic. A diversity index of 61% means there is a 61% chance two randomly chosen students at South Florence High are from different groups.
South Florence High has 103.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15.3:1. The 15.5:1 average for high schools in South Carolina is close to this figure.
American Community Survey estimates for Florence County show that median household income comes to about $58,305, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 24% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 13%. Florence County counts 39 public schools with about 21,641 students.
Southside Middle is about 0.6 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The school's federal locale classification is City: Small.
Enrollment fell 3% over 4 years, reaching 1,580 in 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 16.8:1 to 15.3:1 over the same years.
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Florence County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
137,117
Census ACS
Median income
$58,305
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
39
21,641 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Florence 01
- West Florence HighHigh · 1,827 students
- Wilson HighHigh · 1,373 students
- Southside MiddleMiddle · 1,138 students
- John W. Moore MiddleMiddle · 1,056 students
- Delmae Heights ElementaryElementary · 988 students
- Williams MiddleMiddle · 792 students
Other schools in Florence
- West Florence HighHigh · 1,827 students
- Wilson HighHigh · 1,373 students
- Southside MiddleMiddle · 1,138 students
- John W. Moore MiddleMiddle · 1,056 students
- Delmae Heights ElementaryElementary · 988 students
- Williams MiddleMiddle · 792 students
Nearby schools
- Southside Middle0.6 mi · 1,138
- Greenwood Elementary2.6 mi · 530
- Dewey-Carter Elementary3.1 mi · 606
- Briggs Elementary3.1 mi · 451
- Savannah Grove Elementary3.3 mi · 385
- Royall Elementary3.4 mi · 512
Frequently asked questions
About South Florence HighHow many students attend South Florence High?
South Florence High enrolls approximately 1,580 students in grades 09-12.
Is South Florence High an elementary, middle, or high school?
South Florence High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does South Florence High have?
South Florence High employs 104 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.
What is the student diversity at South Florence High?
Student demographics at South Florence High are roughly 36% White, 6% Hispanic, 50% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is South Florence High in?
South Florence High is part of Florence 01.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.