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Florence County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

Across 3 public schools, Florence County, Wisconsin serves roughly 369 K-12 students. That works out to 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Florence County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
369
-14 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
369
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,086
Below Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.1%
Above Wisconsin avg
Elementary
1
197 students
Middle
1
56 students
High
1
116 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Florence County School District
369 students · 1 district in Florence County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Florence County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
95%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
91%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
25.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
55
15.5% under 18

Test scores in Florence County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Florence Middle· 46.4%
  2. Florence Elementary· 46.0%

See all 2 schools in Florence County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Florence ElementaryFlorenceElementaryPK-06197·
Florence HighFlorenceHigh09-12116·
Florence MiddleFlorenceMiddle07-0856·

Cities in Florence County

Florence3 schools

About Florence County

Florence County is a sparse Wisconsin county of about 4,646 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 369 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $61,086, about 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 4%. That income level is 17% below the Wisconsin median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Florence County spans 1 elementary school (197 students), 1 middle school (56), and 1 high school (116).

Florence County School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 369 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 4%: 383 students in SY 2017-18 versus 369 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 95% to 91% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Florence County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Florence County?
Florence County, Wisconsin has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 369 students.
How many high schools are in Florence County?
Florence County, Wisconsin has 1 public high school, serving approximately 116 students.
How many middle schools are in Florence County?
Florence County, Wisconsin has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 56 students.
How many elementary schools are in Florence County?
Florence County, Wisconsin has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 197 students.
What is the largest school district in Florence County?
Florence County School District is the largest school district in Florence County, serving approximately 369 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Florence County?
Florence County, Wisconsin has a population of approximately 4,646, with a median age of 55. About 15.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Florence County?
Median household income in Florence County is $61,086, below the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 4.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Florence County?
Approximately 25.0% of adults 25 and older in Florence County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Florence County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 43.1% of students in Florence County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Wisconsin county average of 41.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Florence County schools?
Across Florence County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.0 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data