FLORENCE H S

Located at 401 FM 970, in FLORENCE, Texas, FLORENCE H S is an intimate four-year high school that teaches 357 students (grades 9 through 12), operated by FLORENCE ISD. Compared to the state average of about 796 students per school, that is 55% smaller than typical.

FLORENCE H S is one of 3 schools operated by FLORENCE ISD, a district that teaches 1,142 students overall.

Demographically, FLORENCE H S lists that the largest single group is Hispanic at 49%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 46% White, 3% multiracial. That is visibly more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 25%.

Looking at school resources, On paper, FLORENCE H S has 32 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.2:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 47% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is north of Williamson County's rate of about 29%.

After controlling for student poverty, FLORENCE H S sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 53.3%; this one delivers 39.9%.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Williamson County indicate median household income runs about $111,340, 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Williamson County's 208 public schools (combined enrollment of about 126,147 students), FLORENCE H S is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is FLORENCE MIDDLE, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts FLORENCE H S at 6th of 9; the average score across the group is 44.1%.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at FLORENCE H S has rose 13%, going from 317 students in 2018 to 357 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the FLORENCE H S community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.